[Federal Register: June 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 120)] [Notices] [Page 33473] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23jn99-54] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 23, 1999. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Danny Werfel, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW, Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or should be electronically mailed to the internet address DWERFEL@OMB.EOP.GOV. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1965 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. 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 interfer with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Acting Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing 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. OMB invites public comment. Dated: June 17, 1999. William E. Burrow, Acting Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of the Under Secretary Type of Review: Regular. Title: ``What Works'' Study for Adult ESL Literacy Students. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Responses: 1,600; Burden Hours: 4,033. Abstract: This study will examine the outcomes of instruction to adult ESL literacy students by comparing instructional activities that focus on literacy development with activities that focus on English acquisition. Instructional activities will be coded through a structured classroom observation guide and through information standardized tests of speaking, reading and writing and through a structured interview of literacy practices. Teachers, policymakers and teacher trainers will use the information from the study to develop more effective instruction. Requests for copies of this information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, D.C. 20202-4651, or should be electronically mailed to the internet address Vivian Reese @ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708- 9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Jacqueline Montague at 202-708-5359. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. Office of Postsecondary Education Type of Review: Revision. Title: Student Aid Report (SAR). Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Reponses: 9,848,645. Burden Hours: 3,775,753. Abstract: The Student Aid Report (SAR) is used to notify all applicants of their eligibility to receive Federal student aid for postsecondary education. The form is submitted by the applicant to the institution of their choice. Request for copies of this information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, U. S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should be electronically mailed to the internet address Vivian Reese, @ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Joe Schubart at 202-708-9266. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. 99-15918 Filed 6-22-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P