Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form SV-2006-0003 Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)] Form	Modified
Justification for 1405-0158.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2006-09-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
38772	Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)] Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1405-0158	ICR Reference No: 200609-1405-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200605-1405-007
Agency/Subagency: STATE/AFA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/30/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/20/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2008	02/29/2008	02/29/2008
Responses	9,890	0	5,890
Time Burden (Hours)	4,742	0	1,742
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In the interest of sound management and to meet OMB and Congressional reporting requirements, DOS ECA/P requests a generic clearance to conduct performance measurement and evaluation of ECA exchange programs. Data collection may be in the form of ECA websites and on-line surveying, mailed or electronic questionnaires, personal interviews and focus groups involving alumni, participants, applications, program administrators, hosts, and other types of respondentes related to ECA exchange programs. DOS ECA/P will provide OMB with a copy of questionnaires and other materials in advance of any data/

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]	SV-2005-0005, SV-2005-0006, SV-2005-0007, SV-2006-0005, SV-2005-0008, SV-2005-0003, SV-2006-0003	Foreign Press Center (FPC) Services ,   International Visitor Exchange Experience Survey ,   BRIDGE Program Questionnaire for U.S. Teachers ,   School Connectivity Program (SCP) Questionnaire for U.S. Students ,   School Connectivity Program (SCP) Questionnaire for U.S. Teachers ,   BRIDGE Program Questionnaire for U.S. Students ,   International Visitor Leadership Program Post-Program Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	9,890	5,890	0	4,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,742	1,742	0	3,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden Increase due to the addition of a new survey (SV-2006-0005) to this generic collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/20/2006

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