[Federal Register: April 13, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 70)] [Notices] [Page 17996] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr13ap98-44] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Deputy Chief Information Officer, 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 May 13, 1998. 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. 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. 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 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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 interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. 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. OMB invites public comment at the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above. Dated: April 7, 1998. Gloria Parker, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Educational Research and Improvement Type of Review: Extension. Title: Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Program: Professional Development. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 350. Burden Hours: 8,750. Abstract: The FY 1998 Technology Innovation Challenge Grant competition will focus on professional development by providing support to consortia that are developing, adapting, or expanding applications of technology training for teachers and other educators to improve instruction. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Revision. Title: Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities Program (Part C) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Federal Government; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 56. Burden Hours: 168. Abstract: States are required to submit an application to receive funds. An approved application remains in effect until modifications are needed resulting from a change in policy, procedures, or assurances. The Secretary may require a change if: amendments to the Act or regulations are made; a new interpretation to the Act is made by Federal Court or the State's highest court; or an official finding of noncompliance with Federal law or regulations is made. [FR Doc. 98-9598 Filed 4-10-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P