[Federal Register: September 7, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 172)] [Notices] [Page 48608-48609] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07se99-40] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 8, 1999. 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 Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that 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. 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 [[Page 48609]] collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Dated: August 31, 1999. William Burrow, Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs Type of Review: Extension. Title: Guaranty Agency Quarterly/Annual Report. Frequency: Monthly. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State; local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Responses: 36 Burden Hours: 9,000. Abstract: The Guaranty Agency Quarterly/Annual Report is submitted by 36 agencies operating a student loan insurance program under agreement with the Department of Education. These reports are used to evaluate agency operations, make payments to agencies as authorized by law, and to make reports to Congress. Form 1130 has been significantly altered due to the results of Congressional Reauthorization. Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, 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 OCIO__IMG__Issues@ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Joseph Schubart at 202-708-9266 or by e-mail at joe__schubart@ed.gov. 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 Student Financial Assistance Programs Type of Review: New. Title: Guaranty Agency Financial Report. Frequency: Monthly. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit; State; local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Responses: 36; Burden Hours: 33,660. Abstract: The Guaranty Agency Financial Report will be used to request payments from and make payments to the Department of Education under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program authorized by Title IV, Part B of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended. The report will also be used to monitor the agency's financial activities, including activities concerning its federal fund, operating fund and the agency's restricted account. Recent negotiated rulemaking sessions had a major impact on the development of this form because of significant changes to guaranty agency reporting requirements, and reporting on two new funds, the Federal Fund and Operating Fund. Guaranty agency representatives spent three full days in Washington, DC working with ED on the development of this form 2000. Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, 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 OCIO__IMG__Issues@ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Joseph Schubart at 202-708-9266 or by e-mail at joe__schubart@ed.gov. 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 Vocational and Adult Education Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: Adult Education Annual Performance and Financial Reports. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs and LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 59; Burden Hours: 6,490. Abstract: The information contained in the Annual Performance Reports for Adult Education is needed to monitor the performance of the activities and services funded under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998, Report to Congress on the Levels of Performance Achieved on the core indicators of performance, provide necessary outcome information to meet the Office of Vocational and Adult Education's (OVAE's) Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals for adult education, and provide documentation for incentive awards under Title V of the Workforce Investment Act. The respondents include eligible agencies in 59 states and insular areas. Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, 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 OCIO__IMG__Issues@ed.gov or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Sheila Carey at 202-708-6287or electronically at her internet address Sheila__Carey@ed.gov. 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. 99-23103 Filed 9-3-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P