Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review, 81204 [2010-32303]

Download as PDF 81204 Notices Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 247 Monday, December 27, 2010 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712–1365. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412–New. Form Number: N/A. Title: USAID Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Contact Survey. Type of Submission: New Information Collection. Purpose: The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) supports the commitment from the White F-louse and USAID to expand our partnership community by building broad and deep relationships with the nongovernmental organization (NGO) community at large. In order to better coordinate the Agency’s work with NGOs and to improve the effectiveness and extent of the Agency’s outreach to the NGO community, the CFBCI is requesting to send out a voluntary, electronic survey to contacts for whom we have no organizational affiliation who have previously interacted with or expressed interest in working with USAID and the CFBCI. The survey will request updated contact and organizational information on NGOs working in international development and humanitarian relief around the erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:15 Dec 23, 2010 Jkt 223001 world. By collecting such information, the Agency will be able to engage these organizations in a more efficient and less duplicative way. In addition, it will allow the Agency to better monitor its success in engaging a broad range of NGOs. Responding to the survey is optional. An organization’s response or non-response will not have any impact positive or negative—on its future relationship with the Agency. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 3,000. Total annual responses: 3,000. Total annual hours requested: 750 hours. Dated: December 15, 2010. Lynn P. Winston, Acting Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Management Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 2010–32301 Filed 12–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30 days of this notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be obtained by calling (202) 712–1365. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number: OMB 0412–New. Form Number: N/A. Title: USAID Visa Compliance System (VCS). Type of Submission: New Information Collection. Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development, under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, engages in a broad range of sustainable economic assistance activities that provide technical and academic training in the United States and abroad for foreign nationals. These SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 foreign nationals have been selected for training by USAID in order to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: Economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. Training can consist of long-term academic degree programs, short-term technical courses, seminars, workshops, or other learning activities intended to impart certain knowledge and information. USAID must tract training data for all foreign nationals who receive training funded by USAID. In cases where foreign nationals must travel to the U.S. to participate in training or invitational travel, the approvals for the eligibility to obtain the J visa are captured in the Visa Compliance System (VCS). The Visa Compliance system has two purposes: First, to secure a J–1 visa for these foreign nationals traveling to the US.; second, to enable USAID to be in compliance with external requirements of the Department of Homeland Security. With certain exceptions, the foreign nationals that USAID sponsors for travel to the U.S. are considered exchange visitors. The VCS provides an audit trail regarding exchange visitor, his or her training program or circumstances, as well as other relevant documentation. Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 600. Total annual responses: 8,000. Total annual hours requested: 2,000 hours. Dated: December 15, 2010. Lynn P. Winston, Acting Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Management Services, Bureau for Management. [FR Doc. 2010–32303 Filed 12–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6116–01–M AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Review U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has submitted the following information collection to ONE for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 10413. Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 247 (Monday, December 27, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-32303]


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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Notice of Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to 
OMB for Review

SUMMARY: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has 
submitted the following information collection to OMB for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 
Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of 
having their full effect if received within 30 days of this 
notification. Comments should be addressed to: Desk Officer for USAID, 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), Washington, DC 20503. Copies of submission may be 
obtained by calling (202) 712-1365.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Number: OMB 0412-New.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Title: USAID Visa Compliance System (VCS).
    Type of Submission: New Information Collection.
    Purpose: The U.S. Agency for International Development, under the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, engages in a broad range of 
sustainable economic assistance activities that provide technical and 
academic training in the United States and abroad for foreign 
nationals. These foreign nationals have been selected for training by 
USAID in order to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: 
Economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy 
conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. Training can consist 
of long-term academic degree programs, short-term technical courses, 
seminars, workshops, or other learning activities intended to impart 
certain knowledge and information.
    USAID must tract training data for all foreign nationals who 
receive training funded by USAID. In cases where foreign nationals must 
travel to the U.S. to participate in training or invitational travel, 
the approvals for the eligibility to obtain the J visa are captured in 
the Visa Compliance System (VCS). The Visa Compliance system has two 
purposes: First, to secure a J-1 visa for these foreign nationals 
traveling to the US.; second, to enable USAID to be in compliance with 
external requirements of the Department of Homeland Security. With 
certain exceptions, the foreign nationals that USAID sponsors for 
travel to the U.S. are considered exchange visitors. The VCS provides 
an audit trail regarding exchange visitor, his or her training program 
or circumstances, as well as other relevant documentation.
    Annual Reporting Burden: Respondents: 600.
    Total annual responses: 8,000.
    Total annual hours requested: 2,000 hours.

    Dated: December 15, 2010.
Lynn P. Winston,
Acting Chief, Information and Records Division, Office of Management 
Services, Bureau for Management.
[FR Doc. 2010-32303 Filed 12-23-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6116-01-M
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