Prior to next
submission, State agrees to discuss increasing confidentiality
protections so as to increase response rates. State will also
examine whether the phrase "act of repudiation" is commonly
understood, in English and Spansish, by expected respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2007
6 Months From Approved
7,300
0
0
1,825
0
0
0
0
0
In keeping with the recommendations of
the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba report, the State
Department will seek information from the public about human rights
abuses committed by Cuban authorities, including the military and
members of the security forces. Compiling this information is
designed to send a message to the Cuban government authorities,
including the military and the security forces, that they should
not participate in the repression of Cuban citizens.
In keeping with the
recommendations of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba
report, the State Department will seek information from the public
about human rights abuses committed by Cuban authorities, including
the military and members of the security forces. Compiling this
information is designed to send a message to the Cuban government
authorities, including the military and the security forces, that
they should not participate in the repression of Cuban
citizens.
US Code:
22
USC 2656 Name of Law: Management of Foreign Affairs
US Code:
22 USC 2304(a)(1) Name of Law: Human Rights and Security
Assistance
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.