[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71704-71705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28673]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 8538]


30-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 and submission to OMB of 
proposed collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State has submitted the information 
collection described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for approval. 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 
30 days for public comment.

DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
up to December 30, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Direct comments to the Department of State Desk Officer in 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB). You may submit comments by the following 
methods:
     Email: [email protected]. You must include the 
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form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number 
in the subject line of your message.
     Fax: 202-395-5806. Attention: Desk Officer for Department 
of State.

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 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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Recording, Reporting, and 
Data Collection--Student and Exchange Visitor Information System 
(SEVIS).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0147.
     Type of Request: Revision of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office of 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 U.S. 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: 1,572,192 (DS-3036--60; DS-
3037--2,830; DS-7000--1,569,302).
     Average Time 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: November 19, 2013.
Robin J. Lerner,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange, Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2013-28673 Filed 11-27-13; 8:45 am]
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