[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 4, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47285-47286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16957]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11155]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Individual, 
Corporate or Foundation, and Government Donor Letter Applications

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 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 
October 5, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2020-0031'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to U.S. Department of 
State, 2201 C Street, Room 1821, Washington, DC 20520.
    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 Chanel Wallace, 2201 C Street NW, Room 1821, 
Washington, DC 20520, who may be reached on (202) 647-7730 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Individual, Corporate or 
Foundation and Government Donor Letter Application.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0218.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Emergencies in the 
Diplomatic and Consular Service (EDCS).
     Form Number: Donor Form--Individual (DS-4273), Donor 
Form--Corporate or Foundation (DS-4272), Donor Form--Government (DS-
4271).
     Respondents: Individuals, Corporations, or Foundations 
that make donations to the Department.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,079.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 4,079.
     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 680 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     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.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     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

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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 Office of Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service 
(EDCS) manages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the U.S. 
Department of State. The information requested via donor letters is a 
necessary first step to accepting donations. The information is sought 
pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2697, 5 U.S.C. 7324 and 22 CFR, Part 3) and will 
be used by EDCS's Gift Fund Coordinator to demonstrate the donor's 
intention to donate either an in-kind or monetary gift to the 
Department. This information is mandatory and must be completed before 
the gift is received by the Department.

Methodology

    The information collection forms will be available to program 
offices who have authority to solicit or accept donations on behalf of 
the Department. Donors can also request and complete hard copies of the 
form if internet access is not available. After completion, all forms 
are mailed to EDCS.

Crystal F. Jobe,
Gift Funds and K Funds Coordinator.
[FR Doc. 2020-16957 Filed 8-3-20; 8:45 am]
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