60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Education and Cultural Affairs Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative, 34481-34482 [2020-12035]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 108 / Thursday, June 4, 2020 / Notices ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES We retain electronic and paper files containing personal identifiers in secure storage areas accessible only by our authorized employees who have a need for the information when performing their official duties. Security measures include, but are not limited to, the use of codes and profiles, personal identification number and password, and personal identification verification cards. We restrict access to specific correspondence within the system based on assigned roles and authorized users. We will use audit mechanisms to record sensitive transactions as an additional measure to protect information from unauthorized disclosure or modification. We annually provide our employees and contractors with appropriate security awareness training that includes reminders about the need to protect PII and the criminal penalties that apply to unauthorized access to, or disclosure of PII. See 5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1). Furthermore, employees and contractors with access to databases maintaining PII must annually sign a sanction document that acknowledges their accountability for inappropriately accessing or disclosing such information. another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations at 20 CFR 401.40 and 401.45. CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Same as record access procedures. Individuals should also reasonably identify the record, specify the information they are contesting, and state the corrective action sought and the reasons for the correction with supporting justification showing how the record is incomplete, untimely, inaccurate, or irrelevant. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations at 20 CFR 401.65(a). NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Same as record access procedures. These procedures are in accordance with our regulations at 20 CFR 401.40 and 401.45. EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. HISTORY: 68 FR 71210, Electronic Disability Claim File 72 FR 69723, Electronic Disability Claim File 83 FR 54969, Electronic Disability Claim File RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: [FR Doc. 2020–12067 Filed 6–3–20; 8:45 am] Individuals may submit requests for information about whether this system contains a record about them by submitting a written request to the system manager at the above address, which includes their name, SSN, or other information that may be in this system of records that will identify them. Individuals requesting notification of, or access to, a record by mail must include: (1) A notarized statement to us to verify their identity; or (2) must certify in the request that they are the individual they claim to be and that they understand that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense. Individuals requesting notification of, or access to, records in person must provide their name, SSN, or other information that may be in this system of records that will identify them, as well as provide an identity document, preferably with a photograph, such as a driver’s license. Individuals lacking identification documents sufficient to establish their identity must certify in writing that they are the individual they claim to be and that they understand that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to BILLING CODE 4191–02–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 11107] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Education and Cultural Affairs Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative Notice of request for public comment. 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 August 3, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method: • Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on this notice by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 34481 going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the document by entering ‘‘Docket Number: DOS–2020–0018’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), 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, may be sent to Natalie Donahue, Chief of Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, who may be reached at ECAEvaluation@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Title of Information Collection: Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework. • OMB Control Number: None. • Type of Request: New collection. • Originating Office: Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/P/V). • Form Number: No form. • Respondents: ECA program participants, alumni, and host/home communities. • Estimated Number of Participant Post-Program Survey Respondents: 66,691. • Estimated Number of Participant Post-Program Survey Responses: 50,532. • Average Time per Participant PostProgram Survey: 8 minutes. • Total Estimate Participant PostProgram Survey Burden Time: 6,738 hours. • Estimated Number of Alumni Survey Respondents: 13,591. • Estimated Number of Alumni Survey Responses: 6,063. • Average Time per Alumni Survey: 30 minutes. • Total Estimated Alumni Survey Burden Time: 3,032 hours. • Estimated Number of Host/Home Community Survey Respondents: 5,000. • Estimated Number of Host/Home Community Survey Responses: 500. • Average Time per Host/Home Community Survey: 20 minutes. • Total Estimated Host/Home Community Survey Burden Time: 167 hours. • Frequency: For participants, once after program participation; for Alumni, once every one, three and five years; for host/home communities, once every year. • Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. 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. E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 34482 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 108 / Thursday, June 4, 2020 / Notices • 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Abstract of Proposed Collection The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors and evaluates its programs through the collection of data about program accomplishments in order to enable program staff to assess the results of its programs, where improvements may be necessary, and to modify/plan future programs. In order to more systematically assess the efficacy and impact of ECA fundedprograms and to address the requirements of the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA) and the Department of State’s updated monitoring and evaluation guidance (18 FAM 300), ECA’s Evaluation Division has created a robust performance monitoring framework that is responsive to these directives, measures programmatic goals and objectives, and provides a comprehensive view of overall Bureau activities. The Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework (https:// eca.state.gov/impact/eca-evaluationdivision/monitoring-data-eca-modeframework) includes a results framework with indicators designed to track program performance and the direction, pace, and magnitude of change of ECA programs—leading to strengthened feedback mechanisms resulting in more effective programs. Each of these indicators has corresponding data collection questions defined so data will be collected uniformly whether by the program office, the Evaluation Division, or an award recipient. Implementation of the MODE Framework will enable ECA to standardize and utilize its data in the following ways: • Assess data and performance metrics to enhance program performance VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Jun 03, 2020 Jkt 250001 • Inform strategic planning activities at the Bureau, division, and individual exchange program levels • Supplement the information ECA program officers receive from their award recipients and exchange participants to provide a comprehensive view of programmatic activities • Respond quickly and reliably to adhoc requests from Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and internal Department of State stakeholders In order to collect data for the MODE Framework, the ECA Evaluation Division intends to conduct ongoing surveys of program participants, alumni, and participant host and home communities to monitor program performance, assess impact, and identify issues for further evaluation. Specifically, ECA will coordinate with award recipients to provide standard survey questions for both foreign national and U.S. citizen exchange participants immediately after completing the exchange (‘‘Participant Post-Program Survey’’). ECA’s Evaluation Division also intends to administer standard surveys to foreign national and U.S. citizen exchange alumni roughly one year, three years and five years after completing their exchange experience. Conducting postprogram surveys, particularly after three and five years, will provide information on the impact of ECA programs and insight into the achievements of participants. To examine multiplier effects of ECA exchange programs on foreign and U.S. communities and institutions that sponsor, support, or provide exchange programs support or services, ECA intends to administer standard surveys to foreign and U.S. host community members (individuals or institutions) where feasible. Methodology In previous years, the ECA Evaluation Division surveyed foreign alumni from a sample of 10 ECA programs. The suggested MODE Framework data collections represent an expansion to include American participants and standardization of the data collection tools. Additionally, ECA has not collected these data in a systematic manner from U.S. and foreign host community members in the past. Currently, ECA award recipients administer post-program surveys to their participants as part of their internal program monitoring data collection approach. ECA intends to leverage this ongoing survey process by PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 providing program awardees standard indicators (we estimate anywhere from 10–15 for each award) and corresponding data collection questions, depending on the program orientation. In many instances, these standard indicators and questions will supplant existing awardee defined comparable indicators and questions with ECA defined uniform data requirements. This will ensure the data ECA gathers are valid and reliable across the range of exchange programs. Kristin Roberts, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2020–12035 Filed 6–3–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2020–0300] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: General Operating and Flight Rules—FAR 91 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 31, 2020. The reporting and recordkeeping requirements of this collection are related to FAA rules governing the operation of aircraft (other than moored balloons, kites, rockets, unmanned free balloons, and small unmanned aircraft) within the United States. These reporting and recordkeeping requirements are necessary for the FAA to assure compliance with these provisions. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 6, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 108 (Thursday, June 4, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34481-34482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12035]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 11107]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Education and 
Cultural Affairs Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative

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 August 
3, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by the following method:
     Web: Persons with access to the internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering ``Docket Number: DOS-2020-0018'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), 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, may be sent to Natalie Donahue, Chief of 
Evaluation, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, who may be 
reached at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
     Title of Information Collection: Monitoring Data for ECA 
(MODE) Framework.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New collection.
     Originating Office: Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/
P/V).
     Form Number: No form.
     Respondents: ECA program participants, alumni, and host/
home communities.
     Estimated Number of Participant Post-Program Survey 
Respondents: 66,691.
     Estimated Number of Participant Post-Program Survey 
Responses: 50,532.
     Average Time per Participant Post-Program Survey: 8 
minutes.
     Total Estimate Participant Post-Program Survey Burden 
Time: 6,738 hours.
     Estimated Number of Alumni Survey Respondents: 13,591.
     Estimated Number of Alumni Survey Responses: 6,063.
     Average Time per Alumni Survey: 30 minutes.
     Total Estimated Alumni Survey Burden Time: 3,032 hours.
     Estimated Number of Host/Home Community Survey 
Respondents: 5,000.
     Estimated Number of Host/Home Community Survey Responses: 
500.
     Average Time per Host/Home Community Survey: 20 minutes.
     Total Estimated Host/Home Community Survey Burden Time: 
167 hours.
     Frequency: For participants, once after program 
participation; for Alumni, once every one, three and five years; for 
host/home communities, once every year.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    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.

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     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 Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs (ECA) regularly monitors and evaluates its programs through the 
collection of data about program accomplishments in order to enable 
program staff to assess the results of its programs, where improvements 
may be necessary, and to modify/plan future programs. In order to more 
systematically assess the efficacy and impact of ECA funded-programs 
and to address the requirements of the Foreign Aid Transparency and 
Accountability Act (FATAA) and the Department of State's updated 
monitoring and evaluation guidance (18 FAM 300), ECA's Evaluation 
Division has created a robust performance monitoring framework that is 
responsive to these directives, measures programmatic goals and 
objectives, and provides a comprehensive view of overall Bureau 
activities. The Monitoring Data for ECA (MODE) Framework (https://eca.state.gov/impact/eca-evaluation-division/monitoring-data-eca-mode-framework) includes a results framework with indicators designed to 
track program performance and the direction, pace, and magnitude of 
change of ECA programs--leading to strengthened feedback mechanisms 
resulting in more effective programs. Each of these indicators has 
corresponding data collection questions defined so data will be 
collected uniformly whether by the program office, the Evaluation 
Division, or an award recipient. Implementation of the MODE Framework 
will enable ECA to standardize and utilize its data in the following 
ways:

 Assess data and performance metrics to enhance program 
performance
 Inform strategic planning activities at the Bureau, division, 
and individual exchange program levels
 Supplement the information ECA program officers receive from 
their award recipients and exchange participants to provide a 
comprehensive view of programmatic activities
 Respond quickly and reliably to ad-hoc requests from Congress, 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and internal Department of 
State stakeholders

    In order to collect data for the MODE Framework, the ECA Evaluation 
Division intends to conduct ongoing surveys of program participants, 
alumni, and participant host and home communities to monitor program 
performance, assess impact, and identify issues for further evaluation. 
Specifically, ECA will coordinate with award recipients to provide 
standard survey questions for both foreign national and U.S. citizen 
exchange participants immediately after completing the exchange 
(``Participant Post-Program Survey''). ECA's Evaluation Division also 
intends to administer standard surveys to foreign national and U.S. 
citizen exchange alumni roughly one year, three years and five years 
after completing their exchange experience. Conducting post-program 
surveys, particularly after three and five years, will provide 
information on the impact of ECA programs and insight into the 
achievements of participants.
    To examine multiplier effects of ECA exchange programs on foreign 
and U.S. communities and institutions that sponsor, support, or provide 
exchange programs support or services, ECA intends to administer 
standard surveys to foreign and U.S. host community members 
(individuals or institutions) where feasible.

Methodology

    In previous years, the ECA Evaluation Division surveyed foreign 
alumni from a sample of 10 ECA programs. The suggested MODE Framework 
data collections represent an expansion to include American 
participants and standardization of the data collection tools. 
Additionally, ECA has not collected these data in a systematic manner 
from U.S. and foreign host community members in the past.
    Currently, ECA award recipients administer post-program surveys to 
their participants as part of their internal program monitoring data 
collection approach. ECA intends to leverage this ongoing survey 
process by providing program awardees standard indicators (we estimate 
anywhere from 10-15 for each award) and corresponding data collection 
questions, depending on the program orientation. In many instances, 
these standard indicators and questions will supplant existing awardee 
defined comparable indicators and questions with ECA defined uniform 
data requirements. This will ensure the data ECA gathers are valid and 
reliable across the range of exchange programs.

Kristin Roberts,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2020-12035 Filed 6-3-20; 8:45 am]
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