Notice2026-09528
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of Language Services Contractor Application Form
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Published
May 13, 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 30 days for public comment.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27120-27121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09528]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 13012]
30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Office of
Language Services Contractor Application Form
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 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 30 days for
public comment.
DATES: Submit comments up to June 12, 2026.
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 Angelika Graham who may be reached on (202)
655-9946 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#94d3e6f5fcf5f9d5c6d4e7e0f5e0f1baf3fbe2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="074075666f666a465547747366736229606871">[email protected]</span></a> or
Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Department of State, Office
of Language Services, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0114.
You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.
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.
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<bullet> Originating Office: Bureau of Management (M/EX), Office of
Language Services (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.
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'' (DS-7651) available on the
Department of State forms site, <a href="https://eforms.state.gov">https://eforms.state.gov</a>. Respondents
can submit the form via email.
Ihab M. Ali,
Director (Acting), Office of Language Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2026-09528 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]
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