Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, With Changes, of an Existing Information Collection: Training Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students, 54934-54935 [2018-23907]

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[FR Doc. 2018–23857 Filed 10–31–18; 8:45 am] 20:30 Oct 31, 2018 Jkt 247001 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement BILLING CODE 4140–01–P [1653–0054] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board; Correction Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security. Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, With Changes, of an Existing Information Collection: Training Plan for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students AGENCY: ACTION: Notice; correction. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the members of the FY 2018 Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB) in the Federal Register on October 9, 2018. This notice correction is adding five additional names to the previously published PRB list. SUMMARY: This Notice is current as of November 1, 2018. DATES: Julie Hart, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Julie.Hart@hq,dhs.gov, or by telephone (202) 357–8123. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Correction In the Federal Register of October 9, 2018, in FR Doc. 2018–21887, on page 50674 and page 50675, the following five names have been added to the list that make up the composition of the PRBS: Hentz, Andre Lim, Marie Evelyn Quinn, Cameron Taylor, Miles Wolf, Chad Dated: October 25, 2018. Greg Ruocco, Manager, Executive Resources Policy, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–23903 Filed 10–31–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9B–P (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 60-Day notice. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), is submitting the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until December 31, 2018. Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the PRA Clearance Officer for USICE and sent via electronic mail to icepra@ ice.dhs.gov. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies’ estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1 54935 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 212 / Thursday, November 1, 2018 / Notices Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, with changes, of a currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Training Plan for STEM OPT Students. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I–983, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The Form I–983 serves as a planning document for STEM OPT students, the SEVP-certified school, and the employer. The Training Plan for STEM OPT Students also serves as an evidentiary document for SEVP, by tracking the STEM OPT student’s progress, setting forth the terms and conditions of the practical training, and documenting the obligations of the three parties that are involved—the F student, the SEVP-certified school, and the employer. The student and the employer must each complete and sign their part of the Form I–983. The SEVP certified school will incorporate the completed and signed Form I–983, as part of the student’s school file. The SEVP-certified school will make the student’s Form I– 983 available to DHS upon request. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: TABLE 1—CALCULATION OF ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN FOR TRAINING PLAN Avg annual responses Function Time per response (hours) Avg annual hour burden Student Burden Initial Completion of Training Plan .............................................................................................. 12-month Evaluation Requirements ............................................................................................ 166,406 166,406 2.17 1.50 361,101 249,609 Sub-Total .............................................................................................................................. ........................ ........................ 610,710 Initial Review of Training Plan & Recordkeeping ........................................................................ Review of Evaluation & Recordkeeping ...................................................................................... 166,406 166,406 1.33 1.33 221,320 221,320 Sub-Total .............................................................................................................................. ........................ ........................ 442,640 Initial completion of Training Plan ............................................................................................... Evaluation Requirements ............................................................................................................. 166,406 166,406 4.00 0.75 665,624 124,805 Sub-Total .............................................................................................................................. Total Burden Hours ....................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ 790,429 1,843,779 DSO Burden Employer Burden (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,843,779 annual burden hours. Dated: October 29, 2018. Scott Elmore, PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2018–23907 Filed 10–31–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement [1653–0037] Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of an Existing Information Collection: Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), is submitting the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:30 Oct 31, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days until December 31, 2018. DATES: Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this notice and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and associated response time should be directed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Scott Elmore, Forms Management Office, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, 801 I Street NW, Mailstop 5800, Washington, DC 20536–5800. ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\01NON1.SGM 01NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 212 (Thursday, November 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54934-54935]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23907]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

[1653-0054]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, With 
Changes, of an Existing Information Collection: Training Plan for 
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Optional 
Practical Training (OPT) Students

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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    The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (USICE), is submitting the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection is published in the 
Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected 
agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for sixty days 
until December 31, 2018.
    Written comments and suggestions regarding items contained in this 
notice and especially with regard to the estimated public burden and 
associated response time should be directed to the PRA Clearance 
Officer for USICE and sent via electronic mail to [email protected].
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should 
address one or more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies' estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of 
the methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

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Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension, with changes, of a 
currently approved information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Training Plan for STEM OPT 
Students.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Homeland Security sponsoring the collection: Form I-983, 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. The Form 
I-983 serves as a planning document for STEM OPT students, the SEVP-
certified school, and the employer. The Training Plan for STEM OPT 
Students also serves as an evidentiary document for SEVP, by tracking 
the STEM OPT student's progress, setting forth the terms and conditions 
of the practical training, and documenting the obligations of the three 
parties that are involved--the F student, the SEVP-certified school, 
and the employer.
    The student and the employer must each complete and sign their part 
of the Form I-983. The SEVP certified school will incorporate the 
completed and signed Form I-983, as part of the student's school file. 
The SEVP-certified school will make the student's Form I-983 available 
to DHS upon request.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond:

                        Table 1--Calculation of Annual Reporting Burden for Training Plan
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                                                                                     Time per
                            Function                                Avg annual       response       Avg annual
                                                                     responses        (hours)       hour burden
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                                                 Student Burden
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Initial Completion of Training Plan.............................         166,406            2.17         361,101
12-month Evaluation Requirements................................         166,406            1.50         249,609
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Sub-Total...................................................  ..............  ..............         610,710
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                                                   DSO Burden
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Initial Review of Training Plan & Recordkeeping.................         166,406            1.33         221,320
Review of Evaluation & Recordkeeping............................         166,406            1.33         221,320
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Sub-Total...................................................  ..............  ..............         442,640
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                                                 Employer Burden
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Initial completion of Training Plan.............................         166,406            4.00         665,624
Evaluation Requirements.........................................         166,406            0.75         124,805
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Sub-Total...................................................  ..............  ..............         790,429
        Total Burden Hours......................................  ..............  ..............       1,843,779
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    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 1,843,779 annual burden hours.

     Dated: October 29, 2018.
Scott Elmore,
PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2018-23907 Filed 10-31-18; 8:45 am]
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