[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 97 (Friday, May 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24921-24922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12391]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests.
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SUMMARY: The Acting Director, Information Resources Group, invites
comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: An emergency review has been requested in accordance with the
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3507 (j)), since public harm is reasonably
likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed. Approval
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
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been requested by May 16, 1996. A regular clearance process is also
beginning. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or
before July 16, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the emergency review should be
addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: Wendy Taylor, Desk Officer: Department of Education, Office
of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Requests for copies of
the proposed information collection request should be addressed to
Patrick J. Sherrill, Department of Education, 7th & D Streets, S.W.,
Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651.
Written comments regarding the regular clearance and requests for
copies of the proposed information collection requests should be
addressed to Patrick J. Sherrill, Department of Education, 600
Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3,
Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should be electronic mailed to the
internet address #[email protected], or should be faxed to 202-708-9346.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick J. Sherrill (202) 708-8196.
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3506 (c)(2)(A) requires that
the Director of OMB provide interested Federal agencies and the public
an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) may amend or waive the
requirement for public consultation to the extent that public
participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the
information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially
interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory
obligations. The Acting Director of the Information Resources Group,
publishes this notice containing proposed information collection
requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information
collection. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office,
contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new,
revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary
of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use
of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. ED invites public comment at
the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from
Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above.
The Department of Education is especially interested in public
comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the Department, (2) will this
information be processed and used in a timely manner, (3) is the
estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the Department enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on
the respondents, including through the use of information technology.
Dated: May 13, 1996.
Arthur F. Chantker,
Acting Director, Information Resources Group.
Office of the Under Secretary
Type of Review: Emergency.
Title: Evaluation of Federal Efforts to Assist in School Reform.
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education is charged with
evaluating its technical assistance efforts associated with the
reauthorized ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and Goals
2000. The survey will collect information from school districts
regarding the sources of information and technical assistance they use
in implementing federal programs.
Additional Information: This survey will contribute to an
Evaluation of Federal Efforts to Assist in School Reform, particularly
those supported through the ESEA and Goals 2000. This survey will be
used to examine school districts' needs and access information and
guidance. An emergency review is requested in order to ensure that
timely information can inform Department efforts in supporting program
implementation. Information is needed to report to Congress and the
Office of Management and Budget on the Department's progress in
implementing new laws. If data is not collected before districts close
for the summer break, the Department would not be able to provide
timely information to support program implementation efforts in the
next year.
Frequency: One-time.
Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 2,408.
Burden Hours: 2,204.
[FR Doc. 96-12391 Filed 5-16-96; 8:45 am]
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