60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation IVLP Survey, OMB Control Number 1405-xxxx, 16033-16034 [2011-6691]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2011 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7379] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation BTL Survey, OMB Control Number 1405–xxxx. Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Mar 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: To meet OMB and Congressional reporting requirements, this request for a new information collection clearance will allow ECA/P/V as part of their larger Sports and Culture Evaluation to conduct a survey of exchange participants who participated in the BTL Program. Collecting this data will help ECA/P/V assess and measure the program’s effectiveness and impact, as well as provide valuable feedback on the program from the participants’ perspective. The respondents will be exchange participants that came on the BTL Program between the years of 2008 and 2009. Methodology: Evaluation data will be entirely collected through an electronic survey conducted via Zoomerang, an on-line surveying tool. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation BTL Survey. • OMB Control Number: None. • Type of Request: New Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division (ECA/P/V). • Form Number: Survey numbers (SV–yyyy–####) will be generated as needed • Respondents: Between the Lines (BTL) Program exchange participants from 2008 through 2009. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 31 annually. • Estimated Number of Responses: 31 annually. • Average Hours per Response: 35 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 18 hours annually. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from March 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: HaleMJ2@state.gov. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0505. • Fax: 202–632–6320. • Hand Delivery or Courier: ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. SUMMARY: 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 Michelle Hale, ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0582, who may be reached on 202–632–6312 or at HaleMJ2@state.gov. Dated: March 4, 2011. Julianne Paunescu, Acting Director of the Office of Policy and Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2011–6690 Filed 3–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16033 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 7378] 60–Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation IVLP Survey, OMB Control Number 1405–xxxx Notice of request for public comments. ACTION: 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: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation IVLP Survey. • OMB Control Number: None. • Type of Request: New Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division (ECA/P/V). • Form Number: Survey numbers (SV-yyyy–####) will be generated as needed. • Respondents: International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange program participants from selected cultural programs conducted by ECA from 2000 through 2009. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 845 annually. • Estimated Number of Responses: 845 annually. • Average Hours per Response: 35 minutes. • Total Estimated Burden: 493 hours annually. • Frequency: On occasion. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 days from March 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • E-mail: HaleMJ2@state.gov. • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0505. • Fax: 202–632–6320. • Hand Delivery or Courier: ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1 16034 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2011 / Notices You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information collection title, and OMB control number in any correspondence. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Docket No. FMCSA–2008–0224] Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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 Michelle Hale, ECA/P/V, SA–5, C2 Floor, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522–0582, who may be reached on 202–632–6312 or at HaleMJ2@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. Abstract of Proposed Collection To meet OMB and Congressional reporting requirements, this request for a new information collection clearance will allow ECA/P/V as part of their larger Sports and Culture Evaluation to conduct a survey of exchange participants who participated in IVLP programs that focused on arts and culture. Collecting this data will help ECA/P/V assess and measure the program’s effectiveness and impact, as well as provide valuable feedback on the program from the participants’ perspective. The respondents will be exchange program participants that came on IVLP programs that focused on cultural themes between the years of 2000 and 2009. srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Methodology Evaluation data will be entirely collected through an electronic survey conducted via Zoomerang, an on-line surveying tool. [FR Doc. 2011–6691 Filed 3–21–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:11 Mar 21, 2011 Jkt 223001 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of renewal of exemption; request for comments. AGENCY: FMCSA announces its renewal of the exemption for Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound) regarding the placement of video event recorders at the top of the windshields on its buses. Greyhound will continue to use the video event recorders to increase safety through (1) identification and remediation of risky driving behaviors such as distracted driving and drowsiness; (2) enhanced monitoring of passenger behavior; and (3) enhanced collision review and analysis. The Agency believes that granting this exemption renewal will maintain a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level of safety achieved without the exemption. However, the Agency requests comments on this issue, particularly from parties who believe the Greyhound exemption would not meet that standard. DATES: This decision is effective March 21, 2011. Comments must be received on or before April 21, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments bearing the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) number FMCSA–2008– 0224 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Hand Delivery: Ground Floor, Room W12–140, DOT Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. Instructions: Each submission must include the Agency name and docket number for this notice. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the exemption process, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading below. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: March 4, 2011. Julianne Paunescu, Acting Director of the Office of Policy and Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Exemption Renewal for Greyhound Lines, Inc. PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Please see the ‘‘Privacy Act’’ heading for further information. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov or to Room W12– 140, DOT Building, New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. If you want acknowledgement that we received your comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or postcard or print the acknowledgement page that appears after submitting comments on-line. Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement for the FDMS published in the Federal Register published on January 17, 2008 (73 FR 3316) or you may visit https://edocket/access.gpo.gov/ 2008/pdf/E8-785.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Luke W. Loy, Vehicle and Roadside Operations Division, Office of Bus and Truck Standards and Operations, MC– PSV, (202) 366–0676, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b)(1), FMCSA may renew an exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for a two-year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption would likely achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be achieved absent such exemption.’’ Greyhound has requested a two-year extension for its exemption from 49 CFR 393.60(e). The procedures for requesting an exemption (including renewals) are set out in 49 CFR part 381. Exemption Decision This notice addresses Greyhound’s requested renewal of an exemption in accordance with FMCSA procedures. FMCSA has evaluated the application for renewal on its merit and determined to extend the exemption for a two-year period. The exemption is extended E:\FR\FM\22MRN1.SGM 22MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6691]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7378]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, 
Evaluation Division: Sports & Culture Evaluation IVLP Survey, OMB 
Control Number 1405-xxxx

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: Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division: 
Sports & Culture Evaluation IVLP Survey.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Evaluation Division (ECA/P/
V).
     Form Number: Survey numbers (SV-yyyy-
) will be generated as needed.
     Respondents: International Visitor Leadership Program 
(IVLP) exchange program participants from selected cultural programs 
conducted by ECA from 2000 through 2009.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 845 annually.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 845 annually.
     Average Hours per Response: 35 minutes.
     Total Estimated Burden: 493 hours annually.
     Frequency: On occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

DATES: The Department will accept comments from the public up to 60 
days from March 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     E-mail: HaleMJ2@state.gov.
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): ECA/P/V, SA-5, 
C2 Floor, Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0505.
     Fax: 202-632-6320.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: ECA/P/V, SA-5, C2 Floor, 
Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037.

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    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 Michelle Hale, ECA/P/V, SA-5, C2 Floor, 
Department of State, Washington, DC 20522-0582, who may be reached on 
202-632-6312 or at HaleMJ2@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

    To meet OMB and Congressional reporting requirements, this request 
for a new information collection clearance will allow ECA/P/V as part 
of their larger Sports and Culture Evaluation to conduct a survey of 
exchange participants who participated in IVLP programs that focused on 
arts and culture. Collecting this data will help ECA/P/V assess and 
measure the program's effectiveness and impact, as well as provide 
valuable feedback on the program from the participants' perspective. 
The respondents will be exchange program participants that came on IVLP 
programs that focused on cultural themes between the years of 2000 and 
2009.

Methodology

    Evaluation data will be entirely collected through an electronic 
survey conducted via Zoomerang, an on-line surveying tool.

    Dated: March 4, 2011.
Julianne Paunescu,
Acting Director of the Office of Policy and Evaluation, Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
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