[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 159 (Friday, August 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66753-66754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18352]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 12494]


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 up to September 16, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    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 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, which may be reached 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, 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.

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     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 is found in the Student 
and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Form DS-7000 is an 
internal spreadsheet that summarizes the burden resulting from 
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. 2024-18352 Filed 8-15-24; 8:45 am]
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