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/
US Code:
22 USC 2451
Name of Law: Fulbright-Hays Act
The burden and respondent increases reflect the submission of 9 new surveys to this collection (SV-2007-0012 ----> SV-2007-0020). See 6/7/07 justification document for detailed burden information.
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.
Form SV-2006-0003 Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]
Justification for SV-2007-0012---0020 6-7-07.doc
Generic Clearance Information Collection for ECA Evaluation Program [DOS Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)]