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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 26, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38429-38430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-15303]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 8360]

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Recording, 
Reporting, and Data Collection Requirements--Student and Exchange 
Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

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.

DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
August 26, 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 8360'' in the Search bar. If necessary, use 
the Narrow by Agency filter option on the Results page.
     Email: JExchanges@State.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department 
of State, ECA/EC, SA-5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 
20522-0505, ATTN: Federal Register Notice Response.

You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection

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listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed 
collection instrument and supporting documents, to Robin J. Lerner, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC, SA-5, 
Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522-
0505, who may be reached on 202-632-3206 or at JExchanges@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Recording, Reporting, and 
Data Collection Requirements Under 22 CFR Part 62 (DS-7000), the 
Exchange Visitor Program Application (Form DS-3036); and Update of 
Information on Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor (Form DS-3037).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0147.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office for Private Sector Exchange, ECA/EC.
     Form Number: Forms DS-3036, DS-3037 and DS-7000.
     Respondents: U.S. government and public and private 
organizations wishing to become Department of State designated sponsors 
authorized to conduct exchange visitor programs, and Department of 
State designated sponsors.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 191,675 (DS-3036--60; DS-
3037--1,415; DS-7000--190,200).
     Estimated Number of Responses: 1,572,462 (DS-3036--60; DS-
3037--2,830; DS-7000--1,569,302).
     Average Hours per Response: DS-3036--8 hours; DS-3037--20 
minutes; DS-7000--45 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 1,302,807 hours (DS-3036--480 
hours; DS-3037--943 hours; DS-7000--1,301,384 hours).
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.
    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: The collection is the continuation 
of information collected and needed by the Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-Visa) 
under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange 
Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.). Form DS-3036 has been 
revised to add a new certification for Responsible Officers and update 
Office addresses.
    Methodology: Access to Forms DS-3036 and DS-3037 are found in the 
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

    Dated: June 18, 2013.
Robin J. Lerner,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-15303 Filed 6-25-13; 8:45 am]
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