[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 14, 2000)] [Notices] [Pages 13814-13815] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 00-6215] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 3252] Proposed Information Collection AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Notice of information collection under emergency review procedure and 60-day notice of proposed information collection under standard review procedure: Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information collection request described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Additionally, the Department is seeking OMB approval for the subject information collection request under the standard review procedures of the 1995 Act. The twofold purpose of this notice is to advise the public that (a) the Department's clearance request has been submitted to OMB for review pursuant to OMB's emergency clearance process; and (b) the Department additionally intends to submit the information collection to OMB for approval pursuant to OMB's standard approval process, after allowing the required 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register. The following summarizes the information collection proposal submitted, and to be submitted, to OMB: Type of Request: New Collection. Originating Office: EUR. Title of Information Collection: Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program (``IPPCTP''). Frequency: 1. Form Number: N/A. [[Page 13815]] Respondents: Entities wishing to provide employment opportunities to IPPCTP participants as well as persons selected for participation in the IPPCTP. Estimated Number of Respondents: 4200. Average Hours Per Response: (a) Prospective Employers: up to 2 hours in providing employer background information and up to 1 hour in reporting on participants' work experience (for each participant hired by an employer). (b) Participants: up to 2 hours in providing background/resume information, a photograph, and tracking information. Where participation originates with an employer nomination, the increase of time required of an employer in providing employee-related information will be offset by a corresponding reduction in the time otherwise required of employees in providing this same information. Total Estimated Burden: 12,400 hours. The proposed information collection is being published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Emergency review and approval of this collection has been requested from OMB by March 1, 2000. If granted, the emergency approval will only be valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to the State Department Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20530, (202) 395-5871. During the first 60 days of this same period a regular review of this information collection will also be undertaken, pursuant to the OMB's standard review process. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until the 60th day from the date that this notice is published in the Federal Register. The agency requests written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. Comments are being solicited to permit the agency to: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. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Public comments, or requests for additional information, regarding the collection listed in this notice should be directed to the Officer for Ireland and Northern Ireland Affairs, Bureau of European Affairs (EUR/UBI), Room 4513, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, (202) 647-6585. Dated: March 1, 2000. Catherine M. Smith, Acting Executive Director Bureau of European Affairs, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 00-6215 Filed 3-13-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-23-P