Notice2026-04370
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form
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Published
March 5, 2026
Issuing agencies
State Department
Abstract
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 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 91, Number 43 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10846-10847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-04370]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 12944]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of
Language Services Contractor Application Form
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 information collection described below.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals
and
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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 May 4,
2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<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: DOS-2026-0166'' in the Search
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment
form.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a66796b5a5a4643494b5e434544596a595e4b5e4f044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1d514e5c6d6d71747e7c697472736e5d6e697c6978337a726b">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Regular Mail: Send written comments to Department of
State, Office of Language Services, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC
20522-0114.
<bullet> Hand Delivery or Courier: Department of State, Office of
Language Services, 2401 E Street NW, Suite 1400 (SA-01), Washington, DC
20037-0006.
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 Angelika Graham, who may be reached on (202)
655-9946 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9fd8edfef7fef2decddfecebfeebfab1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c98ebba8a1a8a4889b89babda8bdace7aea6bf">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
<bullet> Title of Information Collection: Office of Language
Services Contractor Application Form.
<bullet> OMB Control Number: 1405-0191.
<bullet> Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved
Collection.
<bullet> Originating Office: Executive Office for Management,
Office of Language Services (M/EX/LS).
<bullet> Form Number: DS-7651.
<bullet> Respondents: General public applying for translator and/or
interpreter contract positions.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000.
<bullet> Estimated Number of Responses: 1,000.
<bullet> Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.
<bullet> Total Estimated Burden Time: 500 annual hours.
<bullet> Frequency: On occasion.
<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 information collected is needed to ascertain whether
respondents are valid interpreting and/or translating candidates, based
on their work history and legal work status in the United States. If
candidates successfully become contractors for the U.S. Department of
State, Office of Language Services, the information collected is used
to initiate security clearance background checks and for processing
payment vouchers. Respondents are typically members of the general
public with varying degrees of experience in the fields of interpreting
and/or translating.
Methodology
The Office of Language Services makes the ``Office of Language
Services Contractor Application Form'' available via its internet site.
Respondents can submit the form via email.
Mark D. Erickson,
Managing Director for Enterprise Services, Executive Office for
Management, Office of the Under Secretary for Management.
[FR Doc. 2026-04370 Filed 3-4-26; 8:45 am]
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