[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] [[Page 28895]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 28896]] 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] BILLING CODE 6116-01-M