60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Form DS-3097, Annual Report by Sponsors of Exchange Visitor Programs; OMB Control Number 1405-xxxx

Zusammenfassung

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. This process is conducted in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The following summarizes the information collection proposal to be submitted to OMB: Type of Request: New collection. Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Exchange Coordination and Designation (ECA/EC/ECD). Title of Information Collection: Annual Report by Sponsors of Exchange Visitor Programs. Frequency: Annually. Form Number: DS-3097. Respondents: The respondents are United States Government agencies and public and private organizations designated by the Department to administer the Exchange Visitor Program. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1450 program sponsors. Average Hours Per Response: One hour per response. Total Estimated Burden: 1450 hours. Public comments are being solicited to permit the agency to: Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of