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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75251-75252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30538]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8125]

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 
February 19, 2013.

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 '' in the 
Search bar. If necessary, use the Narrow by Agency filter option on the 
Results page.
     Email: kolajaag@state.gov.
     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-
9362 or at kolajaag@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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     Title of Information Collection: ECA Exchange Student 
Surveys.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New 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 2012-2016.
     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: December 7, 2012.
Mary Deane Conners,
Director, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2012-30538 Filed 12-18-12; 8:45 am]
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