In the interest of sound management,
DOS'ECA/PE/C undertakes the collection of information about
exchange program activities and effectiveness necessary to the
management and evaluation of DOS- funded int'l educational and
cultural exchange programs. DOS seeks clearance from OMB for these
information collection activities related to program evaluation and
monitoring, among program alumni, current participants, applicants,
program administrators, hosts, and others related to ECA/PE/C
exchange programs.
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.