[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 226 (Monday, November 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 62658] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-30731] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 2643] The Office of Operations (A/OPR); 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted to OMB: Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Originating Office: The Office of Operations (A/OPR). Title of Information Collection: Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR). Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: OMB #1405-0050. Respondents: Prospective government contractors. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000. Average Hours Per Response: 128 hours. Total Estimated Burden: 225,302.5 hours. Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to--Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency functions. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Comments regarding the collection listed in this notice or requests for copies of the proposed collection and supporting documents should be directed to Charles S. Cunningham, Directives Management Branch, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647-0596. Dated: November 4, 1997. Eliza McClenaghan, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 97-30731 Filed 11-21-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-05-M