[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 38 (Monday, February 26, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 7129] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-4234] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 2342] Agency Information Collection Activities; Form JF-45 Overseas Schools--Approval of Funding to Support Special Educational Programs Plan for Activities During the School Year: Proposed Collection; Comment Request (for the Advance 60-Day Notice): Office of Overseas Schools The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. Request written and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. If a copy of the proposed collection instrument with instructions is not published in this notice please contact the agency representative listed below if you wish to receive a copy. Overview of this information collection: 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, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Summary: The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State (A/OS) is responsible: (a) For supporting our overseas missions by determining that adequate educational opportunities exist for dependents of U.S. government personnel stationed abroad and when necessary providing financial and technical assistance to improve elementary and secondary education at post for USG dependents; and (b) for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and practice. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of request--Reinstatement. Originating office--Office of Overseas Schools. Title of information collection--U.S. State Department Overseas School--Approval of Funding To Support Special Educational Programs Plan For Activities During the School Year. Frequency--Annually. Form Number--JF-45. Respondents--The 190 Overseas American sponsored schools. Estimated number of respondents--190. Average hours per response--0.25. Total estimated burden hours--47.50. 44 U.S.C. 3504(h) 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 (202) 395-3176. Dated: February 12, 1996. Patrick F. Kennedy, Assistant Secretary for Administration. [FR Doc. 96-4234 Filed 2-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-24-M