[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28895-28896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13861]



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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for 
Review

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has 
submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for 
review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public 
Law 104-13. Comments regarding these information collections are best 
assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this 
notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be 
obtained by calling (703) 516-4743 or via email, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB Number: OMB 0412-0514.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Submission: Renew.
    Title: USAID Regulation 1--Rules and Procedures Applicable to 
Commodity Transactions.
    Purpose: USAID finances transactions under Commodity Imports 
Programs and needs to assure that the transaction complies with 
applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. In order to assure 
compliances and request refund when appropriate, information is 
required from host country importers, suppliers receiving from host 
country importers, suppliers receiving USAID funds and banks making 
payments for USAID.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 358, Annual responses: 1918, 
Annual burden hours: 5120.

    OMB Number: OMB 0412-0538.
    Form Number: USAID 1381-4.
    Type of Submission: Reinstatement of a previously approved 
collection.
    Title: Participant Data Form (PDF).
    Purpose: The Participant Data Form supplies data to the Participant 
Training Information System (PTIS). The PTIS, in the near future, will 
be replaced by the Management Information System (MIS). The PTIS is the 
Agency's computer-based repository of official data on all USAID-
sponsored participants. The Participants Data Form is completed by 
contractors, grantees and host government entities for all USAID-
sponsored participants in training in the U.S. The Participant Data 
Form notifies USAID of the participants arrival. It is used to enroll 
the participant in the health plan and to advise USAID of all changes 
regarding the participant's program. Finally, it is used to inform 
USAID that the program has ended and the participant has returned home.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 300, Annual responses: 300, 
Annual burden hours: 7661.

Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the U.S. 
Agency for International Development, Proposed Collections; Comments 
Requested

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is making 
efforts to reduce the paperwork burden. USAID invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following proposed and/or continuing information collections, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act for 1995. Comments are 
requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed or continuing 
collections of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the burden estimates; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Send comments on these information collections on or before May 
31, 1997.

ADDRESSES INFORMATION: Contact Mary Ann Ball, Bureau for Management, 
Office of Administrative Services, Information Support Services 
Division, U.S. Agency for International Development, Room 1113, SA-16, 
Washington, DC, (703) 516-1743 or via e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status 
Visas.
    OMB No: 0412-00019.
    Form No: IAP-66A.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Purpose: Applicants must apply for Certificate of Eligibility for 
Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status visas. J-1 Status visas are needed by 
USAID sponsored participants (trainees) and are provided by the means 
of the U.S. Exchange Visitor Program. Visas for these trainees are 
issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Services upon receipt of 
from IAP-66, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) 
Status.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 25,000, Total Annual 
responses: 25,000, Total Annual burden requested: 6,250.

    Title: U.S.A.I.D. Contractor Employee Physical Examination Form.
    OMB No: 0412-0536.
    Form No: USAID 1420-62.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collections.
    Purpose: When U.S.A.I.D. hires contractor personnel for overseas 
assignments, the contractors are required to obtain a physician's 
certification that they are physically qualified to engage in the type 
of activity for which they will be employed. Physicians who do not 
regularly deal with patient going to lesser developed country do not 
appreciate the difficulties of providing even the most basic medical 
services in many such areas. This form requests the minimum information 
needed in order to make a determination as to whether or not the 
individual should travel to the post in question. The State's 
Department's Office of the Medical Services (M/MED) reviews the form 
prior to departure to insure the Mission or Embassy medical facility 
can meet special medical needs of the contractor. Thus the need for 
future medical evacuations would be reduced, since M/MED would find 
most existing medical problems that could not be dealt with locally and 
the individual would then most likely be denied approval to post.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 3300, Total Annual responses: 
3300, Total Annual burden requested: 13200.

    Title: USAID Acquisition Regulations (USAIDAR--Information 
Collection Elements.
    OMB No: 0412-0520.
    Form No: USAID 1420-17, Contractor Biographical Data Sheet.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collections.
    Purpose: USAID is authorized to make a contract with any 
corporation, international organization, or other body of persons in or 
outside of the United States in furtherance of the purposes and within 
limitations of the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA). The information 
collection requirements placed on the public are published in 48 CFR 
Chapter 7. These are all USAID unique procurement requirements. The 
preaward requirements are based on a need for prudent management in the 
determination that an offeror either has or can obtain the ability to 
competently manage development assistance programs utilizing public 
funds. The requirements for information collection requirements during 
the post-award period are based on the need to administer public funds 
prudently.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 3679, Total Annual

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responses: 67,350, Total Annual burden requested: 307,065.

    Dated: May 16, 1997.
Willette Smith,
Acting Chief, Information Support Services Division, Office of 
Administrative Services, Bureau of Management.
[FR Doc. 97-13861 Filed 5-27-97; 8:45 am]
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