Collection information instruments
dealing with information collection from the foreign mission
community, to include the electronic data compilation (e-Gov), have
been combined under one information collection request,
collectively referred to as the "Foreign Diplomatic Services
Applications." These information collection instruments provide the
Office of Foreign Missions and the Office of the Chief of Protocol
with the information necessary to provide and administer an
effective and efficient benefits, privileges, and immunities
program by which foreign missions and eligible applicants may apply
for benefits from the U.S. Department of State, to which they are
entitled pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act.
US Code:
22
USC 4301 Name of Law: Foreign Missions Act
Two new forms (DS-4298 and
DS-4299) have been added to this collection as a result of new
program requirements, and account for 2,880.25 hours. The DS-4298
was created as some foreign mission and international organization
personnel who entered the United States on A or G visas are not
entitled to criminal and civil immunity and therefore are
ineligible for diplomatic motor vehicle services. Applicants must
apply for a non-eligibility letter, issued by OFM, in order to
receive motor vehicle services at a local Department of Motor
Vehicle facility.
$4,892,296
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patrice Johnson 202
895-3504
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.