Federal Register: February 13, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 30)NoticesPage 7489-7490From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Public Notice 2740Bureau of Diplomatic Security; 30-Day Notice of Information Collection; Request for Building Pass Identification Card (DS-1838)

SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments should be submitted to OMB on or before March 16, 1998.

The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB:

Type of Request: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number.

Originating Office: The Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS).

Title of Information Collection: Request for Building Pass Identification Card.

Frequency: On occasion.

Form Number: DS-1838.

Respondents: USG employees, Contractors, Vendors, Press, Caterers, Family Members, Retired employees, and others as needed.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,250.

Average Hours Per Response: 15 minutes.

Total Estimated Burden: 2,550 hours.

Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to--

<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency functions.

<bullet> Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection.

<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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents may be obtained from Charles S. Cunningham, Directives Management

[Page 7490]Branch, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647-0596. Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposed form by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: OMB, Ms. Victoria Wassmer, (202) 395-5871.

Dated: February 2, 1998. Glen H. Johnson, Acting Chief Information Officer.

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