80 FR 65845 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: ECA Exchange Student Surveys

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 207 (October 27, 2015)

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 65845]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27387]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9331]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: ECA Exchange 
Student Surveys

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
December 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering ``Public Notice DOS-2015-0055'' in the Search bar. If 
necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: [email protected].
     Mail: 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20037.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number (if any) in any 
correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Andrej Kolaja who may be reached on (202) 632-
6412 or at [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: ECA Exchange Student 
Surveys.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0210.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/
PE/C/PY).
     Form Number: SV2012-0007 (Foreign Exchange students) and 
SV2012-0010 (U.S. Exchange students).
     Respondents: Exchange students from foreign countries and 
the United States participating in Department of State sponsored 
programs from 2015-2018.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 1800 annually--(1500 
exchange students from foreign countries and 300 US students studying 
in foreign countries).
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1800 annually--(1500 
exchange students from foreign countries and 300 US students studying 
in foreign countries).
     Average Time per Response: 15 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 450 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    This collection of information is under the provisions of the 
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, as amended, and the 
Exchange Visitor Program regulations (22 CFR part 62), as applicable. 
The information collected will be used by the Department to ascertain 
whether there are any issues that would affect the safety and well-
being of exchange program participants.

Methodology

    The survey will be sent electronically via the Survey Monkey tool 
and responses collected electronically. If a respondent requests a 
paper version of the survey it will be provided.

    Dated: October 9, 2015.
Bruce Armstrong,
Director, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-27387 Filed 10-26-15; 8:45 am]
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