74 FR 151 pg. 39614 - Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development: Comments Requested

Type: NOTICEVolume: 74Number: 151Page: 39614
FR document: [FR Doc. E9-18618 Filed 8-6-09; 8:45 am]
Agency: Agency for International Development
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the U.S. Agency for International Development: Comments Requested

SUMMARY:

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-is making efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995, Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES:

Submit comments on or before October 6, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Beverly Johnson, Bureau for Management. Office of Administrative Services, Information and Records Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 2.07-106, RRB, Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1365 or via e-mail bjohnson@usaid.gov.

ADDRESSES:

Send comments via e-mail at sgetson@usaid.gov or mail comments to: Stephanie Getson, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Civilian Response (DCHA/OCR), United States Agency for International Development, Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20523, (202) 712-1372.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB No.: OMB 0412-0580.

Form No.: N/A.

Title: OCR Deployment Tracking System (DTS).

Type of Review: Renewal of Information Collection.

Purpose: The purpose of this information collection will be used to (a) Track operations of the hiring process; (b) monitor the deployment validation process; (c) identify and plan deployment teams; (d) assess and manage the deployment and logistics of team members; (e) notify, locate and mobilize individuals in a deployed area, as necessary during emergency or other threatening situation; (f) notify the designated emergency contact in case of a medical or other emergency involving an individual; (g) manage orientation, annual, specialized and predeployment training in preparation for projected deployments.

Annual Reporting Burden:

Respondents: 250.

Total annual responses: 1000.

Total annual hours requested: 375 hours.

Dated: July 28, 2009.

Cynthia Staples,

Acting Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Administrative Services, Bureau for Management.

[FR Doc. E9-18618 Filed 8-6-09; 8:45 am]

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