60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS Form 4502, DS Form 7003, DS Form 7004, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program Application Package, OMB No.1405-0114, 30442 [E8-11766]

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E8–11763 Filed 5–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6235] pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS Form 4502, DS Form 7003, DS Form 7004, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program Application Package, OMB No.1405–0114 Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:22 May 23, 2008 Jkt 214001 information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. • Title of Information Collection: Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program Application Package. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0114. • Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection. • Originating Office: Office of Global Educational Programs (ECA/A/S). • Form Number: DS–4502, DS–7003, DS–7004. • Respondents: Educators desiring to participate in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program and/or host and international participant. • Estimated Number of Respondents: DS–4502 (U.S. Application)—800. DS–7003 (International Application)—300. DS–7004 (Hosting Application)—100. • Estimated Number of Responses: DS–4502 (U.S. Application)—800. DS–7003 (International Application)—300. DS–7004 (Hosting Application)—100. • Average Hours per Response: DS–4502 (U.S. Application)—2 hours. DS–7003 (International Application)—2 hours. DS–7004 (Hosting Application)—1.5 hours. • Total Estimated Burden: 2350 hours. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a Benefit. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from May 27, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: ChagnonRX@state.gov. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): Teacher Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X), Department of State, SA– 44, Room 349, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547. • Fax: 202.453.8890. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Same as mail address. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including requests for copies of the proposed information collection and supporting documents, to Ruta Chagnon, Program Officer (ECA/A/ S/X); Department of State, SA–44, Room PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 349, 301 Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached on 202.453.8645 or at ChagnonRX@state.gov. We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our functions. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 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 technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract of Proposed Collection Under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) Act of 1961, as amended, the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program offers academic year exchanges and seminar opportunities to U.S. educators. The data collected is used to determine whether prospective candidates are qualified for participation in and/or eligible to host international participants of the program. Methodology Applicants submit either a paper or electronic application to ECA. The receiving office enters the data for retention and program use as appropriate. Dated: April 30, 2008. Sheldon Yuspeh, Executive Director, ECA/IIP, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–11766 Filed 5–23–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 6235]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: DS Form 4502, 
DS Form 7003, DS Form 7004, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program 
Application Package, OMB No.1405-0114

ACTION: Notice of request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in 
the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting 
this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
     Title of Information Collection: Fulbright Teacher 
Exchange Program Application Package.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0114.
     Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved 
collection.
     Originating Office: Office of Global Educational Programs 
(ECA/A/S).
     Form Number: DS-4502, DS-7003, DS-7004.
     Respondents: Educators desiring to participate in the 
Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program and/or host and international 
participant.
     Estimated Number of Respondents:
    DS-4502 (U.S. Application)--800.
    DS-7003 (International Application)--300.
    DS-7004 (Hosting Application)--100.
     Estimated Number of Responses:
    DS-4502 (U.S. Application)--800.
    DS-7003 (International Application)--300.
    DS-7004 (Hosting Application)--100.
     Average Hours per Response:
    DS-4502 (U.S. Application)--2 hours.
    DS-7003 (International Application)--2 hours.
    DS-7004 (Hosting Application)--1.5 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden: 2350 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain a 
Benefit.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from May 27, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: ChagnonRX@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): Teacher 
Exchange Branch (ECA/A/S/X), Department of State, SA-44, Room 349, 301 
Fourth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547.
     Fax: 202.453.8890.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Same as mail address.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed information collection and 
supporting documents, to Ruta Chagnon, Program Officer (ECA/A/S/X); 
Department of State, SA-44, Room 349, 301 Fourth Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20547, who may be reached on 202.453.8645 or at 
ChagnonRX@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are soliciting public comments to permit 
the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper performance of our functions.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the 
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 
technology.

Abstract of Proposed Collection

    Under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) 
Act of 1961, as amended, the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program offers 
academic year exchanges and seminar opportunities to U.S. educators. 
The data collected is used to determine whether prospective candidates 
are qualified for participation in and/or eligible to host 
international participants of the program.

Methodology

    Applicants submit either a paper or electronic application to ECA. 
The receiving office enters the data for retention and program use as 
appropriate.

    Dated: April 30, 2008.
Sheldon Yuspeh,
Executive Director, ECA/IIP, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-11766 Filed 5-23-08; 8:45 am]
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