Notice2024-29233
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Overseas Schools Grant Status Report
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Published
December 12, 2024
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of information via the MyGrants application from schools receiving assistance from the Department of State. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 100589-100590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29233]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12593]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Overseas
Schools Grant Status Report
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of information via the
MyGrants application from schools receiving assistance from the
Department of State. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested
individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow
60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to
OMB.
DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to
February 10, 2025.
You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
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<bullet> Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on
this notice by going to <a href="http://www.Regulations.gov">www.Regulations.gov</a>. You can search for the
document by entering ``Docket Number: OMB-2024-0045'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#32675e545740417f777241465346571c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3b68f85869190aea6a39097829786cd848c95">[email protected]</span></a> with ``Comments on OMB-1405-
0036'' as the subject header of your email.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Attn: Comments on
OMB-1405-0036, Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State,
2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and
supporting documents, to Mark Ulfers, Department of State, Office of
Overseas Schools, A/OPR/OS, Room H328, SA-1, Washington, DC 20522-0132,
who may be reached on 202-261-8200 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c89da4aeadbabb858d88bbbca9bcade6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="396c555f5c4b4a747c794a4d584d5c175e564f">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Overseas Schools Grant
Applications.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0036.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved
collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Administration, A/OPR/OS.
<bullet> Form Number: None; MyGrants application.
<bullet> Respondents: Overseas Schools applying for a grant from
the Department of State.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 193.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 193.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 90 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 4.8 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: Annually.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a
Benefit.
We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
<bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected.
<bullet> Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond,
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your
personal information, will be available for public review.
Abstract of Proposed Collection
The mission of Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of
State (A/OPR/OS) is responsible for determining that adequate
educational opportunities exist at the elementary and secondary level
for dependents of American citizens carrying out the programs of the
U.S. Government abroad, and for assisting American-sponsored overseas
schools to embody the best educational practices employed in the United
States, and promote mutual understanding among peoples through
education.
The information submitted by assisted schools through the MyGrants
application, enables the technical and professional staff of A/OPR/OS
to monitor obligations, expenditures and reimbursements of the grant
funds and ensure the grantee is in compliance with the terms of the
grant. In addition, A/OPR/OS plans to use information collected via the
MyGrants application to ensure accuracy of the information published on
its website, namely the Fact Sheets and Special Needs Profiles.
Availability of adequate educational opportunities for dependents
of Government personnel is essential to the task of recruiting,
placing, and retaining Foreign Service personnel at overseas posts.
Methodology
Information is collected via electronic and paper submission.
Martin Kelly,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Administration, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-29233 Filed 12-11-24; 8:45 am]
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