95-18901. Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 39469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-18901]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 2232]


Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for 
Review

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: The Department of State has submitted the following public 
information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance 
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. 96-511.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State is 
responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities 
exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents of U.S. Government 
personnel stationed abroad, and for assisting American-sponsored 
overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and 
practice. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Mutual 
Educational and Cultural Affairs Act of 1961, as amended, and the 
Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the 
Foreign Service Act of 1980, authorize the function of the Office of 
Overseas Schools. The information gathered enables the Office of 
Overseas Schools to advise the Department and other foreign affairs 
agencies regarding current and constantly-changing conditions, and also 
to make judgments regarding assistance to schools for the improvement 
of educational opportunities. The following summarizes the information 
collection proposals submitted to OMB:

1. Type of request--Reinstatement.
    Originating office--Bureau of Administration, Office of Overseas 
Schools.
    Title of information collection--Overseas Schools Questionnaire.
    Form No.--FS-573, FS-573A, FS-573B.
    Frequency--Annually.
    Respondents--American sponsored schools overseas.
    Estimated number of respondents--190.
    Average number of responses per respondent--1.
    Average hours per response--1 hour.
    Total estimated burden hours--190.

2. Type of request--Reinstatement.
    Originating office--Bureau of Administration, Office of Overseas 
Schools.
    Title of information collection--Request for Assistance.
    Form No.--FS-574.
    Frequency--Annually.
    Respondents--American sponsored schools overseas.
    Estimated number of respondents--190.
    Average number of responses per respondent--1.
    Average hours per response--.5.
    Total estimated burden hours--95.

    Section 3504(h) of Public Law 96-511 does not apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: Copies of the proposed forms and 
supporting documents may be obtained from Charles S. Cunningham (202) 
647-0596. Comments and questions should be directed to (OMB) Jefferson 
Hill [phone].

    Dated: June 25, 1995.
Patrick F. Kennedy,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 95-18901 Filed 8-1-95; 8:45 am]
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