Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.
35 / Wednesday, February 23, 2005 / Notices
• Fax: 202-395–6974
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You
may obtain copies of the proposed
information collection and supporting
documents from Mark DesNoyer of the
Office of Visa Services, U.S. Department
of State, 2401 E St., NW., L–703,
Washington, DC 20522, who may be
reached on 202–663–1082 or
desnoyerms@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary to
properly perform our functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
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 the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of technology.
Abstract of proposed collection: The
form collects information from aliens
applying for a waiver of INA Section
212(e).
Methodology: Form DS–3035 will be
directly submitted to the Waiver Review
Division of the State Department’s Visa
Office.
Dated: January 28, 2005.
Janice L. Jacobs,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa
Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05–3432 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710–06–P
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 4999]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Form DS–3057, Medical
Clearance Update, OMB 1405–0131
ACTION: Notice of request for public
comments.
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.
We are conducting this process in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
Medical Clearance Update.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0131.
• Type of Request: Extension of
Currently Approved Collection.
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• Originating Office: Office of
Medical Services, M/MED/EX.
• Form Number: DS–3057.
• Respondents: Foreign Service
Officers, Federal Government
Employees and family members.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
9,800.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
9,800.
• Average Hours Per Response: 30
minutes.
• Total Estimated Burden: 4,900.
• Frequency: On occasion.
• Obligation to Respond: Required To
Obtain or Retain a Benefit.
DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from February 23, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• E-mail: willigsp@state.gov. You
must include the DS form number,
information collection title, and OMB
control number in the subject line of
your message.
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): Department of State,
Office of Medical Services, SA–1 Room
L–101, 2401 E St., NW., Washington, DC
20052–0101.
• Fax: 202–663–1661.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed information
collection and supporting documents, to
Susan Willig, Department of State,
Office of Medical Services, SA–1 Room
L101, 2401 E St., NW., Washington, DC
20052–0101, who may be reached on
202–663–1754 or willigsp@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper performance of our
functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
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 the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of technology.
Abstract of proposed collection: Form
DS–3057 is designed to collect medical
information to provide medical
providers with current and adequate
information to base decisions on
whether a federal employee and family
members will have sufficient medical
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resources at a diplomatic mission
abroad to maintain the health and
fitness of the individual and family
members.
Methodology: The information
collected will be collected through the
use of an electronic forms engine or by
hand written submission using a pre-
printed form.
Dated: January 30, 2005.
Maria C. Melchiorre,
Administrative Officer, Office of Medical
Services, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05–3433 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710–36–P
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 5000]
60-Day Notice of Proposed Information
Collection: Form Number DS–1950,
Department of State Application for
Employment, OMB Control Number
1405–0139
ACTION: Notice of request for public
comments.
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.
We are conducting this process in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995.
• Title of Information Collection:
Department of State Application for
Employment.
• OMB Control Number: 1405–0139.
• Type of Request: Extension of a
Currently Approved Collection.
• Originating Office: Bureau of
Human Resources, Office of
Recruitment, Examination, Employment
(HR/REE).
• Form Number: DS–1950.
• Respondents: U.S. Citizens seeking
entry into the Department of State
Foreign Service and individuals,
sophomore through graduate level
college and university students, seeking
participation in the Department’s
student programs.
• Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,000.
• Estimated Number of Responses:
20,000.
• Average Hours Per Response: 1⁄2
hour.
• Total Estimated Burden: 12,000
hours.
• Frequency: On Occasion.
• Obligation To Respond: Required
To Obtain a Benefit.
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DATES: The Department will accept
comments from the public up to 60 days
from February 23, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by any of the following methods:
• E-mail:
studentinternprogram@state.gov—You
must include the DS form number,
information collection title, and OMB
control number in the subject line of
your message.
• Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM
submissions): U.S. Department of
State—SA–1, HR/REE/REC Room 518H,
Attention: Kevin Bennecoff, 2401 E
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20522.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Direct requests for additional
information regarding the collection
listed in this notice, including requests
for copies of the proposed information
collection and supporting documents, to
Kevin M. Bennecoff, Bureau of Human
Resources, Recruitment Division,
Student Programs, U.S. Department of
State, Washington, DC 20520, who may
be reached on 202–261–8869 or by e-
mail at BennecoffKM@state.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
soliciting public comments to permit
the Department to:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper performance of our
functions.
• Evaluate the accuracy of our
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 the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of technology.
Abstract of proposed collection: The
DS–1950 has been the primary form
used by individuals to apply for certain
excepted jobs at the Department of State
such as Foreign Service and student
intern positions. We wish to continue to
use this form to clarify interpretation of
applicant responses and how applicants
become aware of our program
opportunities. We’re also seeking
approval of an electronic version that
will be submitted online.
Methodology: The computer-readable
form will be used by applicants for
certain excepted service jobs at the
Department of State, such as Student
Programs and Foreign Service jobs.
These programs generate approximately
20,000 applications per year. Data,
which are automatically extracted from
the form, are necessary to determine
qualifications, and selections, in
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accordance with Federal policies. The
online version will be filled out and
submitted through careers.state.gov.
Dated: January 31, 2005.
Ruben Torres,
Director, Bureau of Human Resources,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 05–3434 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4710–15–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
[STB Ex Parte No. 657]
Rail Rate Challenges Under the Stand-
Alone Cost Methodology
AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION: Notice of public hearing.
SUMMARY: The Surface Transportation
Board (Board) will hold a public hearing
beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
March 24, 2005, at its offices in
Washington, DC, to provide interested
persons an opportunity to express their
views on the subject of rail rate
challenges under the stand-alone cost
(SAC) methodology. Persons wishing to
speak at the hearing should notify the
Board in writing.
DATES: The public hearing will take
place on Thursday, March 24, 2005.
Any person wishing to speak at the
hearing should file with the Board a
written notice of intent to participate,
and should indicate a requested time
allotment, as soon as possible but no
later than March 14, 2005. Each speaker
should also file with the Board his/her
written testimony by March 18, 2005.
Written submissions by interested
persons who do not wish to appear at
the hearing will also be due by March
18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: All notices of intent to
participate and testimony may be
submitted either via the Board’s e-filing
format or in the traditional paper
format. Any person using e-filing should
comply with the Board’s http://
www.stb.dot.gov Web site, at the ‘‘E-
FILING’’ link. Any person submitting a
filing in the traditional paper format
should send an original and 10 copies
of the filing (referring to STB Ex Parte
No. 657) to: Surface Transportation
Board, Attn: STB Ex Parte No. 657, 1925
K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20423–
0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Raymond A. Atkins, (202) 565–1624.
(Assistance for the hearing impaired is
available through the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at:
(800) 877–8339.)
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board
will hold a public hearing to provide a
forum for the expression of views by rail
shippers, railroads, and other interested
persons, on the Board’s consideration of
rail rate challenges under the SAC
methodology. This hearing will provide
a forum for the discussion of any
suggestions and proposals that
interested persons might wish to offer
regarding the Board’s consideration of
rail rate reasonableness challenges
under the SAC methodology. The
hearing is not intended to offer a forum
for discussion of pending cases, but
rather is intended as an opportunity for
interested persons to address broader
issues that may cut across SAC cases
generally.
Date of Hearing. The hearing will
begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24,
2005, in the 7th floor hearing room at
the Board’s headquarters in Washington,
DC, and will continue, with short breaks
if necessary, until every person
scheduled to speak has been heard.
Notice of Intent To Participate. Any
person wishing to speak at the hearing
should file with the Board a written
notice of intent to participate, and
should indicate a requested time
allotment, as soon as possible, but no
later than March 14, 2005.
Testimony. Each speaker should file
with the Board his/her written
testimony by March 18, 2005. Also, any
interested person who wishes to submit
a written statement without appearing at
the March 24 hearing should file that
statement by March 18, 2005.
Board Releases and Live Audio
Available Via the Internet. Decisions
and notices of the Board, including this
notice, are available on the Board’s Web
site at http://stb.dot.gov. This hearing
will be available on the Board’s Web site
by live audio streaming. To access the
hearing, click on the ‘‘Live Audio’’ link
under ‘‘Information Center’’ at the left
side of the home page beginning at 10
a.m. on March 24, 2005.
This action will not significantly
affect either the quality of the human
environment or the conservation of
energy resources.
Dated: February 16, 2005.
Vernon A. Williams,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05–3430 Filed 2–22–05; 8:45 am]
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