The Office of Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service (EDCS) manages the solicitation and
acceptance of gifts to the U.S. Department of State. The
information requested via donor letters is a necessary first step
to accepting donations. The information is sought pursuant to 22
U.S.C. 2697, 5 U.S.C. 7324 and 22 CFR, Part 3) and will be used by
EDCS's Gift Fund Coordinator to demonstrate the donor's intention
to donate either an in-kind or monetary gift to the Department.
This information is mandatory and must be completed before the gift
is received by the Department.
US Code:
5 USC
7342 Name of Law: Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act
US Code: 22
USC 2697 Name of Law: State Department Basic Authorities Act of
1956
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.