[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 226 (Monday, November 24, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 62659-62660] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-30736] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 2648] Office of Foreign Missions (OFM); 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection; DSP-99 (Application for Diplomatic Exemption From Taxes on Utilities), and DSP-99A (Application for Diplomatic Exemption From Taxes on Gasoline) SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purposes 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 Foreign Missions (OFM). Title of Information Collections: DSP-99 (Application for Diplomatic Exemption from Taxes on Utilities), and [[Page 62660]] DSP-99A (Application for Diplomatic Exemption from Taxes on Gasoline. Frequency: On occasion. Form Number: DSP-99 and DSP-99A. Respondents: Foreign diplomatic missions and personnel. Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000. Average Hours Per Response: 12 minutes. Total Estimated Burden: 664 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: October 3, 1997. Eliza McClenaghan, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 97-30736 Filed 11-21-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-44-M