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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18615-18616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7931]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7396]

30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Performance 
Measurement, Evaluation and Public Diplomacy Program Surveys

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the following 
information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Performance Measurement, 
Evaluation and Public Diplomacy Program Surveys.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0158.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division (ECA/P/
V).
     Form Number: SV-2008-0005, SV-2008-0006, SV-2008-0011, SV-
2008-0012, SV-2008-0013, SV-2008-0007.
     Respondents: Participants in ECA and PD programs, selected 
users of PD products and services, and others engaged in DOS efforts.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 25,131 annually.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 25,131 annually.
     Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes per response.
     Total Estimated Burden: 12,565 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
up to 30 days from April 4, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     E-mail: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. You must include the 
DS form number, information collection title, and OMB control number in 
the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain copies of the proposed 
information collection and supporting documents from Juliet Dulles, who 
may be reached on 202-632-3344 or at DullesJF@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary to properly perform our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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,

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    The Department of State is requesting an extension of the currently 
approved clearance for performance measurement, evaluation and customer 
satisfaction surveys. Included in this request is a collection of 
questions designed to measure and evaluate the performance

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of programs, products and services provided by the Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), the Bureau of International 
Information Programs (IIP), and the Office of the Under Secretary for 
Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Office of Policy, Planning and 
Resources (R/PPR).

Methodology

    More than 95% of the data collection uses electronic collection 
techniques. Technology is used in nearly every survey in which safety, 
security, programmatic, cultural or political concerns are not of 
sufficient magnitude to pose a negative impact on the respondent. 
Survey instruments are distributed via web-based or e-mail technology 
in PDF format, allowing the respondent to complete the survey and 
return it anytime during the survey period.
    Additional Information: None.

    Dated: March 25, 2011.
Larry Schwartz,
 Director, Policy, Planning and Resources (R/PPR), U.S. Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. 2011-7931 Filed 4-1-11; 8:45 am]
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