60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Training/Internship Placement Plan, 42917-42918 [2024-10707]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices Amy E. Holman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–10788 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–C DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12406] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Training/Internship Placement Plan Notice of request for public comment. ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 July 15, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • 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–2024–0018’’ in the Search field. Then click the ‘‘Comment Now’’ button and complete the comment form. • Email: JExchanges@State.gov • Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Private Sector Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC), U.S. Department of State, SA–5, Floor 5, 2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522–0505, ATTN: Federal Register Notice Response. You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: 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 Jennifer Nupp, Office of Program Development and Coordination, Private Sector Exchange Directorate, ECA/EC, SA–5, Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20522–0505, which may be reached on 202–836–4364 or at JExchanges@ state.gov. • Title of Information Collection: Training/Internship Placement Plan. • OMB Control Number: 1405–0170. • Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. • Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, ECA/ EC. • Form Number: Form DS–7002. • Respondents: Entities designated by the Department of State as sponsors of exchange visitor programs in the trainee or intern categories and U.S. businesses that provide the training or internship opportunity. • Estimated Number of Respondents: 120. • Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000. • Average Time per Response: 1.5 hours. • Total Estimated Burden Time: 45,000 hours. • Frequency: On occasion depending on the number of exchange participants annually. • Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. 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 ECA/EC/P ................................................................. ECA/EC/D: ................................................................ ECA/EC/D ................................................................. ECA/EC/ECC: ........................................................... ECA/EC/OPA: ........................................................... Privacy Office ........................................................... IRM ........................................................................... L/PD: ......................................................................... L/M ............................................................................ VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 G. Kevin Saba .................................... Karen Ward ......................................... Amy Newman ..................................... Stephen Hill ........................................ Mark Howard ...................................... David Dailey ........................................ Carolyn Washungton-Solaru ............... Hollin Luh ............................................ Alice Kottmeyer ................................... Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 42917 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 collection is the continuation of information collected and needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J– NONIMMIGRANT) under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended. Training/Internship Placement Plans are to be completed by designated program sponsors. A Training/Internship Placement Plan is required for each trainee or intern participant. It will set forth the training or internship program to be followed, methods of supervision, the skills the trainee or intern will obtain, and trainee or intern remuneration. The plan must be signed by the trainee or intern, sponsor, and the third-party placement organization, if a third-party organization is used in the conduct of the training or internship. Upon request, trainees or interns must present a fully executed Training/Internship Placement Plan on Form DS–7002 to any Consular Official interviewing them in connection with the issuance of J–1 visas. Kevin E. Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State. Approved: DAS Rebecca Pasini [ok]. Drafted: ECA/EC/P—Jennifer Nupp, phone—703–524–1092. Cleared: (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). (ok). E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 42918 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12407] Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition—Determinations: ‘‘Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation’’ Exhibition Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition ‘‘Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation’’ at the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Reed Liriano, Program Coordinator, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: 202– 632–6471; email: section2459@ state.gov). The mailing address is U.S. Department of State, L/PD, 2200 C Street NW (SA–5), Suite 5H03, Washington, DC 20522–0505. 17:50 May 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 Nicole L. Elkon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–10735 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice: 12411] Notice of Department of State Sanctions Actions Pursuant to the Executive Order Regarding Blocking Property With Respect to Specified Persons Undermining the Peace and Stability in the West Bank The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State’s determination, in PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified persons undermining the peace and stability in the West Bank were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron P. Forsberg, Director, Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520, tel.: (202) 647 7677, email: ForsbergAP@state.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Electronic Availability DEPARTMENT OF STATE SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236–3 of August 28, 2000, and Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2024–10707 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am] The SDN List and additional information concerning sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website, https://ofac.treasury.gov/ sanctions-programs-and-countryinformation/russian-harmful-foreignactivities-sanctions. Notice of Department of State Actions On February 1, 2024, the Department of State, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. BILLING CODE 4710–07–P E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42917-42918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10707]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 12406]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Training/
Internship Placement Plan

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 July 
15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     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-2024-0018'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected]
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Private Sector 
Exchange Directorate (ECA/EC), U.S. Department of State, SA-5, Floor 5, 
2200 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20522-0505, ATTN: Federal Register 
Notice Response.
    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, to Jennifer Nupp, Office of Program Development 
and Coordination, Private Sector Exchange Directorate, ECA/EC, SA-5, 
Floor 5, Department of State, 2200 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20522-
0505, which may be reached on 202-836-4364 or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Training/Internship 
Placement Plan.
     OMB Control Number: 1405-0170.
     Type of Request: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, ECA/EC.
     Form Number: Form DS-7002.
     Respondents: Entities designated by the Department of 
State as sponsors of exchange visitor programs in the trainee or intern 
categories and U.S. businesses that provide the training or internship 
opportunity.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 120.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 30,000.
     Average Time per Response: 1.5 hours.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 45,000 hours.
     Frequency: On occasion depending on the number of exchange 
participants annually.
     Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain 
Benefits.
    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 collection is the continuation of information collected and 
needed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) in 
administering the Exchange Visitor Program (J-NONIMMIGRANT) under the 
provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, 
as amended. Training/Internship Placement Plans are to be completed by 
designated program sponsors. A Training/Internship Placement Plan is 
required for each trainee or intern participant. It will set forth the 
training or internship program to be followed, methods of supervision, 
the skills the trainee or intern will obtain, and trainee or intern 
remuneration. The plan must be signed by the trainee or intern, 
sponsor, and the third-party placement organization, if a third-party 
organization is used in the conduct of the training or internship. Upon 
request, trainees or interns must present a fully executed Training/
Internship Placement Plan on Form DS-7002 to any Consular Official 
interviewing them in connection with the issuance of J-1 visas.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
    Approved: DAS Rebecca Pasini [ok].
    Drafted: ECA/EC/P--Jennifer Nupp, phone--703-524-1092.
    Cleared:

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            Bureau                     Name           Clearance status
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ECA/EC/P......................  G. Kevin Saba....  (ok).
ECA/EC/D:.....................  Karen Ward.......  (ok).
ECA/EC/D......................  Amy Newman.......  (ok).
ECA/EC/ECC:...................  Stephen Hill.....  (ok).
ECA/EC/OPA:...................  Mark Howard......  (ok).
Privacy Office................  David Dailey.....  (ok).
IRM...........................  Carolyn            (ok).
                                 Washungton-
                                 Solaru.
L/PD:.........................  Hollin Luh.......  (ok).
L/M...........................  Alice Kottmeyer..  (ok).
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