60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Exchange Programs Alumni Web Site Registration, 76685-76686 [2016-26594]

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ACTION: 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 January 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering the docket number (DOS–2016–0052) in the Search bar. • Email: MessingerCB@state.gov. • Mail: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; SA–5, Room C2–C20; Washington, DC 20522–0503. You must include the DS form number, information collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence. SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF STATE 15 17 76685 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Carlyn Messinger, Alumni Outreach Specialist, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; SA–5, Room C2–C20; Washington, DC 20522–0503, who may be reached on 202–632–6183 or at MessingerCB@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Exchange Programs Alumni Web site Registration. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0192. • Type of Request: Revision of an Approved Request. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, ECA/ P/A. • Form Number: DS–7006. E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 76686 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 213 / Thursday, November 3, 2016 / Notices • Respondents: Exchange program alumni and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 for full form, and 41,000 for expedited form. • Estimated Number of Responses: 46,000. • Average Time per Response: 10 minutes for response to the full form or 2 minutes for response to the expedited form. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 hours (reduction of approximately 30% since last approval). • Frequency: One time per respondent. • 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 International Exchange Alumni Web site requires information to process users’ voluntary request for participation in the International Exchange Alumni Web site. Other than contact and exchange program information, which is required for Web site registration, all other information is provided on a voluntary basis. Participants also have the option of restricting access to their information. Respondents to this registration form are U.S. government-sponsored exchange program participants and alumni. Alumni Affairs collects data from users not only to verify their status or participation in a program, but to help alumni network with one another and aid Embassy staff in their alumni outreach. Once a user account is activated, the same information may be used for contests, competitions, and other public diplomacy initiatives in VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:54 Nov 02, 2016 Jkt 241001 support of Embassy and foreign policy goals. Methodology: Information provided for registration is collected electronically via the Alumni Web site, alumni.state.gov. Additional Information: Since the previous approval, improvements made to the Web site have decreased the burden to respondents by 30%. International Exchange Alumni is a secure, encrypted Web site. Dated: October 7, 2016. Alyson Grunder, Director, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2016–26594 Filed 11–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0127] Pipeline Safety: Research and Development Forum Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of public forum. AGENCY: This notice announces a PHMSA sponsored Pipeline Safety Research and Development Forum. PHMSA periodically holds this public forum to generate a national research agenda that fosters solutions for the many challenges with pipeline safety and with protecting the environment. This forum allows public, government, and industry pipeline stakeholders to develop a consensus on the technical gaps and challenges for future research. It also reduces duplication of programs, factors ongoing research efforts, leverages resources, and broadens synergies. The national research agenda developed through this forum is aligned with the needs of the pipeline safety mission and makes use of the best available knowledge and expertise and considers stakeholder perspectives. DATES: The public forum will be held on November 16–17, 2016. Name badge pick up and on-site registration will be available starting at 7:00 a.m. on November 16, with the public forum taking place from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m., November 17 central time. ADDRESSES: The public forum will be held at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, 127 Public Square, (Driveway Entrance on 1360 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00134 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 West Mall Drive), Cleveland, OH 44114. The hotel can be contacted at 800–228– 9290 or 216–696–9200 or at https:// www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/clesccleveland-marriott-downtown-at-keycenter/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Smith, Engineering and Research Division, at 919–238–4759 or robert.w.smith@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Registration: Members of the public may attend this free forum. Please note that this public forum will not be available by webcast. Onsite registration will also be available for those attending in person. Event reporting and presentations will be available shortly after the public forum. Comments: Members of the public may submit written comments either before or after the public forum. Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2016–0127. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 213 (Thursday, November 3, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76685-76686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-26594]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9783]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Exchange 
Programs Alumni Web Site Registration

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 
January 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may use the 
Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) to comment on this notice by 
going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by 
entering the docket number (DOS-2016-0052) in the Search bar.
     Email: MessingerCB@state.gov.
     Mail: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; U.S. 
Department of State; SA-5, Room C2-C20; Washington, DC 20522-0503.
    You must include the DS form number, 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 for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Carlyn Messinger, Alumni Outreach Specialist, 
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; 
SA-5, Room C2-C20; Washington, DC 20522-0503, who may be reached on 
202-632-6183 or at MessingerCB@state.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Exchange Programs Alumni 
Web site Registration.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0192.
     Type of Request: Revision of an Approved Request.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, ECA/P/A.
     Form Number: DS-7006.

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     Respondents: Exchange program alumni and current 
participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 for full form, and 
41,000 for expedited form.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 46,000.
     Average Time per Response: 10 minutes for response to the 
full form or 2 minutes for response to the expedited form.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 2,200 hours (reduction of 
approximately 30% since last approval).
     Frequency: One time per respondent.
     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 International Exchange Alumni 
Web site requires information to process users' voluntary request for 
participation in the International Exchange Alumni Web site. Other than 
contact and exchange program information, which is required for Web 
site registration, all other information is provided on a voluntary 
basis. Participants also have the option of restricting access to their 
information.
    Respondents to this registration form are U.S. government-sponsored 
exchange program participants and alumni. Alumni Affairs collects data 
from users not only to verify their status or participation in a 
program, but to help alumni network with one another and aid Embassy 
staff in their alumni outreach. Once a user account is activated, the 
same information may be used for contests, competitions, and other 
public diplomacy initiatives in support of Embassy and foreign policy 
goals.
    Methodology: Information provided for registration is collected 
electronically via the Alumni Web site, alumni.state.gov.
    Additional Information: Since the previous approval, improvements 
made to the Web site have decreased the burden to respondents by 30%. 
International Exchange Alumni is a secure, encrypted Web site.

    Dated: October 7, 2016.
Alyson Grunder,
Director, Office of Policy and Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2016-26594 Filed 11-2-16; 8:45 am]
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