Under the Mutual Educational and
Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) Act of 1961, as amended, the
Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program offers six-week, semester, and
academic-year exchanges and seminar opportunities to U.S.
educators. The data collected is used to determine whether
prospective candidates are qualified for participation in the
program or to host international participants.
US Code:
22 USC 2452(a)(1) and 2456(a) Name of Law: Mutual Educational
and Cultural Exchange (Fulbright-Hays) Act of 1961
Due to the inclusion of two new
forms (the international teacher application and hosting
application) we anticipate a net increase of responses and
respondents from 950 to 1,200. However, due to simplification of
the forms we expect a decrease in burden hours from 2,850 to
2,350.
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:
(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;
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.