[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57650-57651]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-24272]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9282]


30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Exchange Alumni 
Virtual Program

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.

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DATES: Submit comments directly to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) up to October 26, 2015.

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 
DS 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 Megan Huber, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; SA-5, 2200 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached on 202-632-9487 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Exchange Alumni Virtual 
Program.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Alumni Affairs Division, ECA/P/A.
     Form Number: DS-7010.
     Respondents: Exchange program alumni of U.S. government-
sponsored exchange programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
     Average Time per Response: Approximately 30 minutes per 
response.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 50 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

    The Exchange Alumni Virtual Program provides a platform for former 
participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to extend 
and multiply the impacts of their exchanges by virtually engaging with 
foreign alumni and students. The program supports critical foreign 
policy goals, such as enhancing English learning and the promotion of 
American culture and values abroad, particularly in countries where 
views of American culture may not always be positive. The program also 
provides American alumni with an opportunity to develop their foreign 
language skills in critical languages or other competencies gained on 
their exchange programs, while continuing to deepen their own cultural 
awareness and global skills.
    The information is sought pursuant to the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (also known as the Fulbright-
Hays Act) (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.)
    Respondents to this form are U.S. government-sponsored exchange 
program alumni. Alumni Affairs collects data from program applicants in 
order to determine eligibility and to choose the best candidates for 
the program.

Methodology

    Information will be collected electronically, via the International 
Exchange Alumni Web site, alumni.state.gov.

    Dated: September 16, 2015.
Mark Taplin,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-24272 Filed 9-23-15; 8:45 am]
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