[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42011-42012]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10487]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12403]


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.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 
15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2024-0017'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: U.S. Department of 
State, Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC), SA-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 listed in this notice, including 
requests to Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC), U.S 
Department of State, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0505, 
ATTN: Federal Register Notice Response, Jennifer Nupp, at phone: (202) 
826-4364, or via email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Recording, Reporting, and 
Data Collection Requirements--Student and Exchange Visitor Information 
System (SEVIS).
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0147.
     Type of Request: Reinstatement of a previously approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs (ECA/EC).
     Form Number: DS-3036, DS-3037, 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 and exchange visitors and hosts.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 186,910 (DS-3036--60); 
(DS-3037--1,450); (DS-7000--185,400).
     Estimated Number of Responses: 2,001,524 (DS-3036--60; DS-
3037--2,900; DS-7000--1,998,564 (1,977,588 for Non-SEVIS and 20,976 for 
SEVIS).
     Average Time Per Response: DS-3036--8 hours; DS-3037--20 
minutes; DS-7000--45 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 1,988,286 hours (DS-3036--480 
hours; DS-3037 943 hours; DS-7000--1,986,863).
     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 contains information collected 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.

Methodology

    Information will be collected through mail or electronic 
submission. Access to Forms DS-3036 and DS-3037 are found in the 
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Form DS-7000 
is an internal spreadsheet that summarizes the burden resulting from

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requirements of the Exchange Visitor Program rules in 22 CFR part 62.

Rebecca Pasini,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2024-10487 Filed 5-13-24; 8:45 am]
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