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The Department of State has proposed a collection of information regarding overseas schools and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. They are seeking public comments by March 28, 2025, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection is crucial for evaluating educational opportunities for the dependents of American citizens working overseas, and ensuring proper use and management of grant funds. The proposed data collection aims to improve educational standards and facilitate the availability of accurate information about these schools.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the application or license required for the export or import of classified defense articles and technical data. Individuals and organizations have until April 9, 2025, to submit their comments, which will help evaluate the necessity and burden of the collection process. This form, known as DSP-85, is crucial for obtaining authorization for the permanent or temporary export or import of such classified items. Comments submitted will become part of the public record.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to the Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals (form DS-5504). This form is used by people who need to correct their passport, change their name, or replace a limited passport at no cost. The changes include revising certain statements on the form to comply with legal standards and updating language regarding gender to specify biological sex, as required by executive order. Interested individuals have until March 20, 2025, to submit their feedback.

The Department of State has submitted a request for public comment regarding the proposed collection of information via the Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form. This form is aimed at Iraqi and Afghan special immigrant visa applicants and will be used to determine their eligibility for refugee resettlement benefits. The Department is seeking public input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection. Comments can be submitted directly to the Office of Management and Budget until February 18, 2021.

The Department of State is updating the International Traffic in Arms Regulations by revising the U.S. Munitions List (USML) to include or remove items and clarify certain entries. These changes aim to better control defense articles and services, ensuring they continue to provide a critical military or intelligence advantage. While the new rules are set to take effect on September 15, 2025, the department is also seeking public comments by March 18, 2025, to further refine the regulations.

The Department of State has asked for public comments on a proposed information collection called the Training/Internship Placement Plan. This proposal, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, aims to optimize the Exchange Visitor Program for training and internships. It involves gathering information from sponsors and U.S. businesses that provide training or internships to foreign exchange participants. The Department estimates that the collection will involve about 30,000 responses, with an average response time of 1.5 hours each, leading to a total burden of 45,000 hours. Public comments on the proposal are requested by February 26, 2021.

The Department of State has announced details for the upcoming Cultural Property Advisory Committee meeting, set to take place from February 4-6, 2025, in Washington, DC, with public participation available via videoconference. The meeting will address requests for import restrictions on cultural materials from several countries, including Vietnam, Chile, Italy, and Morocco. The public can observe the open session on February 4, 2025, and may register to provide oral comments. Written comments must be submitted by January 27, 2025, through specified methods, depending on whether they include confidential information.

The Department of State is proposing an extension of an information collection related to medical examinations for visa and immigration benefits, seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are asking for public comments over 60 days on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, which involves forms filled out by panel physicians on behalf of visa applicants and others seeking immigration benefits. The collected medical information is used to ensure that applicants do not have conditions affecting their eligibility for a visa and is shared with various government bodies to protect public health. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until June 16, 2025.

The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program (CPIAP), which aims to prevent international parental child abductions and unauthorized minor travel. This notice allows individuals to comment until March 26, 2021, as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program requires the collection of certain information, like Form DS-3077, from parents or legal guardians. The form can be completed online or by hand and submitted through email, fax, or mail.

The Department of State has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for display in the "Jack Whitten: The Messenger" exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York are culturally significant. The exhibition is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public notice of these determinations has been issued in the Federal Register. The determinations were made under various U.S. laws and authorities governing cultural exchanges.