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resources to address challenges, increase oversight, and reduce costs associated with acquiring and managing EIT solutions that are not accessible.

• By Mid-January 2011, the GSA OGP will update its general Section 508 training to offer refreshed continuous learning modules that can be used by contracting officers, program/project managers (especially those managing IT programs), and contracting officer technical representatives (COTRs) as they fulfill their Federal Acquisition Certification requirements.

• In 2010, the GSA OGP and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will issue a survey to allow agencies to assess their implementation of Section 508, including accessibility of Web sites and other technology used by the agencies. This information will be used by the DOJ in preparing its next assessment of agency compliance as required by the Rehabilitation Act. The CIOC Accessibility Committee will also use this information to identify best practices and lessons learned.

• In the spring of 2011, the DOJ will issue a progress report on Federal agency compliance with Section 508, the first since 2004. Going forward, DOJ will meet its obligation to issue a report biennially.

• Beginning in FY 2011, the GSA OGP will begin providing OMB a quarterly summary report containing results of Section 508 reviews of a sample of solicitations posted on FedBizOpps.gov. GSA will provide the agencies a summary of the sampling results to facilitate sharing of best practices and successes, and to address common challenges.

This listening session will focus on what other steps the Federal government can take to increase the accessibility and usability of government information and data for persons with disabilities. Input is sought on the following questions:

• What can technology do to improve things for people with disabilities?

• What can the Federal government do to use technology better or in new ways?

• What can the Federal government do to make technology more accessible?

• What emerging technologies are being used by the Federal government that you are left out of?

• What technologies should the Federal government use that would enhance your interactions with the Federal government?

• What are State and local governments doing that the Federal government should follow?

• What can the Federal government do to influence technology accessibility? • From the perspective of Federal employees, how has Section 508 improved your ability to do your job? How can implementation of Section 508 be improved?

• From the perspective of vendors, how can implementation of Section 508 be improved?

• What could the Federal government ask that would allow vendors to better show that their products meet accessibility needs?

• What improvements could be made to VPATs?

• Do you believe the IT industry would benefit from a professional certification or credential that denotes a company’s expertise in accessibility? How could that be implemented and managed; and should the government play a role in making that happen?

• Feedback from the listening session will be used by, and shared across, agencies to improve accessibility and usability.

Karen Palm, Associate Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010–30273 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice 7244]**

**30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS–3057, Medical**  **Clearance Update, OMB 1405–0131**

**ACTION :**  Notice of request for public
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

• Title of Information Collection: Medical Clearance Update.

• OMB Control Number: 1405–0131.

• Type of Request: Extension of Currently Approved Collection.

• Originating Office: Office of Medical Services, M/MED/C/MC.

• Form Number: DS–3057.

• Respondents: Foreign Service Officers, State Department Employees, Other Government Employees and Family Members.

• Estimated Number of Respondents: 9,800 per year.

• Estimated Number of Responses: 9,800 per year.

• Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes per response. • Total Estimated Burden: 4,900 hours.

• Frequency: On occasion.

• Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.

**DATES :**  Submit comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for up to 30 days from December 2, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Direct comments and questions to Katherine Astrich, the Department of State Desk Officer in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who may be reached at 202–395–4718. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: E-mail: kastrich@omb.eop.gov. You must include the DS form number, information collection title and OMB control number in the subject line of
your message.

Mail (paper, disk or CD–ROM submissions): Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Fax: 202–
395–6974.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Barbara Mahoney, Department of State, Office of Medical Clearances, SA–15 Room 400, 1800 North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 22209. PHONE 703–875– 5413 and FAX 703–875–4850.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:

• Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of 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, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of technology.

Abstract of proposed collection: Form DS–3057 is designed to collect medical information to provide medical providers with current and adequate information to base decisions on whether a federal employee and family members will have sufficient medical resources at a diplomatic mission abroad to maintain the health and fitness of the individual and family members.

Methodology: The information collected will be collected through the use of an


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electronic forms engine or by hand written submission using a pre-printed form.

Dated: November 22, 2010. Barbara Mahoney, MED Clearance Chief, Office of Medical Services.
[FR Doc. 2010–30292 Filed 12–1–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4710–36–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**[Public Notice: 7255]**

**Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Request for Grant**  **Proposals (RFGP): International Sports Programming Initiative** 

Announcement Type: New Grant. Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/ PE/C/SU–11–15.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.415.
Key Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, January 28, 2011.

Executive Summary: The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the International Sports Programming Initiative. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals for projects designed to reach out to youth and promote mutual understanding by increasing the professional capacity of those who design and manage youth sports programs in select countries in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, the Near East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere. The focus of all programs must be on reaching out to both male and female youth ages 7–17 and/or their coaches/administrators. Programs designed to train elite athletes or coaches will not be considered. Eligible countries and territories in each region

are: Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, and Zambia; East Asia and the Pacific: Australia, Brunei, Burma, China, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Timor-Leste; Near East and North Africa: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and West Bank/ Gaza; South and Central Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan; Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Cyprus, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey; and the Western Hemisphere: Argentina, Bolivia, El Salvador, Haiti,Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, and a multicountry program that MUST include Guyana, Surinam, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Proposals may address multiple countries, but all the countries must then be in the same region. Please see Section III.3. for more information on eligibility requirements. Funding Under this Competition is pending the availability of FY 2011 funds. I. Funding Opportunity Description

Authority: Overall grant making authority for this program is contained in the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87– 256, as amended, also known as the Fulbright-Hays Act. The purpose of the Act is ‘‘to enable the Government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries * * *; to strengthen the ties which unite us with other nations by demonstrating the educational and cultural interests, developments, and achievements of the people of the United States and other nations * * * and thus to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic and peaceful relations between the United States and the other countries of the world.’’ The funding authority for the program above is provided through legislation.

Purpose: The Office of CitizenExchanges welcomes proposals for twoway exchanges (one component in the United States and the other in the chosen country) that directly respond to the thematic areas outlined below. Please see Section III.3. for more information on eligibility requirements.

Themes (1) Training Sports Coaches

Exchanges funded under this theme will focus on aiding youth and secondary school coaches in the target countries in the development and implementation of appropriate training methodologies. The goal is to ensure the optimal technical proficiency among the coaches participating in the program, while also emphasizing the role sports can play in the long-term well-being of youth. (2) Youth Sports Management

Exchanges funded under this theme will enable American and foreign youth sport coaches, administrators, and sport association officials to share their experiences in managing and organizing youth sports activities. These exchanges should advance cross-cultural understanding of the role of sports as a significant factor in educational success. (3) Sport and Disability

Exchanges funded under this theme are designed to promote and sponsor sports, recreation, fitness, and leisure events for children and adults with disabilities. Project goals include improving the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing affordable, inclusive sports experiences that build self-esteem and confidence, enhancing active participation in community life, and making a significant contribution to the physical and psychological health of people with disabilities. Proposals under this theme aim to demonstrate that people with a disability can be included in sports opportunities in their communities, and will develop opportunities for them to do so. (4) Sport and Health

Exchanges funded under this theme will focus on effective and practical ways to use sports personalities and sports health professionals to increase awareness among young people of the importance of following a healthy lifestyle to reduce illness, prevent injuries and speed rehabilitation and recovery. Emphasis will be on the responsibility of the broader community to support healthy behavior. The project goals are to promote and integrate scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. (Actual medical training and dispensing of medications are outside the purview of this theme.)

The pursuit of academic degrees from U.S. institutions is not an acceptable focus of this program. Please see Section III.3. for more information on eligibility requirements.

No guarantee is made or implied that grants will be awarded in all themes or for all countries listed.

Audience: The intended audience is non-elite youth, coaches, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations.

Ideal Program Model: The following are suggested program structures:

• A U.S. grantee identifies U.S.citizens to conduct a multi-location, incountry program overseas that includes clinics and training sessions for: male and female athletes; government officials (Ministry of Sports and Ministry of Education); coaches (adult