Medical Clearance Update

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
Form DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	Removed	Available
Form DS-3057 Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	Removed	Repair queued
Legal Authorities 1405-0131(9-7-2023).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-12-08	Repair queued
1405-0131_30 day Published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-26	Repair queued
PublishedFR_11-07-2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-26	Repair queued
Legal Authorities 1405-0131(Updated).docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-01-26	Repair queued
30 days Supporting Statement - DS-3057 11-9-2023.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-12-08	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
263839	Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	New	Medical Clearance Update
263839	Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	New
15003	Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	Removed	Medical Clearance Update
15003	Medical Clearance Update	Form and Instruction	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0131	ICR Reference No: 202312-1405-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-1405-005
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Medical Clearance Update
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 12/14/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/08/2023
Terms of Clearance: Improperly submitted as Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection. Please resubmit as Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information requested on the DS-3057 is required for professional medical staff of the Bureau of Medical Services to make decisions on the type of medical clearance an individual and family members are assigned. This medical clearance, in turn, is used by the Foreign Service to determine posts abroad where the Foreign Service member and family may serve.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 22 USC 2651a Name of Law: Authorities of the Secretary
   US Code: 22 USC 3901 Name of Law: Foreign Service Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 12199	10/02/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 12279	12/08/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Medical Clearance Update	DS-3057	Medical Clearance Update
Medical Clearance Update	DS-3057	Medical Clearance Update

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The 8,782 respondents represent approximately a 51% decrease from the previous Paperwork Reduction Act submission which included federal employees as respondents. This year’s figure only includes members of the public such as contractors and eligible family members.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $108,651

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/08/2023

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