THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS AUTHORIZED
TO MAKE GRANTS FOR DEPENDENT CARE TO FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDING
LANGUAGE AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMS OF STUDY AT THE FOREIGN SERVICE
INSTITUTE. THE DATA COLLECTED ON JF-53 IS USED TO DETERMINE
ELIGIBILITY IN THE TRAINING PROGRAMS, APPROVE GRANTS, AND SUPPORT
OTHER FUNCTIONS RELATIVE TO THE GRANT PROGRAM.
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.