Federal Register #2026-18221

Approval Request for Information Collection: Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP)

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the Department of Agriculture is seeking approval for an existing information collection related to the Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Program Details: - Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP) supports agricultural research collaboration - Provides scientific training and research opportunities to early and mid-career scientists, researchers, and policymakers from eligible countries - Information Collection: - Collects personal and professional information from applicants - Includes name, contact information, citizenship, and professional status - Used to assess candidates' suitability for the program - Volume and Burden: - Estimated annual number of respondents: 165 - Each respondent submits one application per year - Total annual burden: 165 hours - Unique Requirements: - Public comments requested on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for improvement are encouraged - No OEMs or vendors involved; this is an information collection notice, not a product or service procurement.

Description

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the Department of Agriculture intends to request approval for an existing information collection related to the Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP). The SEP supports agricultural research collaboration by providing scientific training and research opportunities to early and mid-career scientists, researchers, and policymakers from eligible countries. The application collects personal and professional information to assess candidates' suitability for the program. Comments on this information collection are due by November 9, 2026.

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