Notice2024-29427
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Advance Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic Treaty Area
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Published
December 13, 2024
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State has submitted the information collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. 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 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 240 (Friday, December 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 101086-101087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-29427]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12605]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Advance
Notification Form: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the
Antarctic Treaty Area
ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of
proposed collection of information.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
for approval. 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
30 days for public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to January 13, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
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 Suzanne McGuire, Office of Ocean and Polar
Affairs, Room 2665, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental
and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street NW,
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a2b041e0b18091e03090b2a191e0b1e0f440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b3f2ddc7d2c1d0c7dad0d2f3c0c7d2c7d69dd4dcc5">[email protected]</span></a>,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#caa7a9adbfa3b8afb9b98ab9beabbeafe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="48252b2f3d213a2d3b3b083b3c293c2d662f273e">[email protected]</span></a>, or by telephone at 771-207-3789.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: ADVANCE NOTIFICATION
FORM: Tourist and Other Non-Governmental Activities in the Antarctic
Treaty Area.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0181.
<bullet> Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Oceans and International
Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES/OPA).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-4131.
<bullet> Respondents: Operators of Antarctic expeditions organized
in or proceeding from the United States.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 55.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 9 hours.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 495 hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On Occasion.
<bullet> Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Required to comply with
Article VII(5)(a) of the Antarctic Treaty and associated documents.
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
Information solicited on the Advance Notification Form (DS-4131)
provides the U.S. Government with information on tourist and other non-
governmental expeditions to the Antarctic Treaty area. The U.S.
Government needs this information to comply with Article VII(5)(a) of
the Antarctic Treaty and associated documents.
Methodology
The Form DS-4131 is available by download from the Department's
website. The information will be submitted by U.S. organizers of
tourist and other non-governmental expeditions to Antarctica by means
of
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this form. The form is submitted via email.
Elizabeth Kim,
Director, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of
State.
[FR Doc. 2024-29427 Filed 12-12-24; 8:45 am]
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