[Federal Register: February 13, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 30)] [Notices] [Page 6763-6764] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of proposed information collection requests. AGENCY: Department of Education ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection requests. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Director, Information Resources Management 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 been requested by April 15, 1997. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. 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 #FIRB@ed.gov, 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 Director of the Information Resources Management 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. [[Page 6764]] 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: February 7, 1997. Gloria Parker, Director, Information Resources Management Group. Office of the Under Secretary Type of Review: New. Title: Family Involvement in Elementary and Middle School. Abstract: Research shows that family involvement in education is key to children learning to challenging standards. However, certain important questions could not be answered with extant data. Accordingly, this data is relevant to ED's current initiative on family involvement in education and to the efforts of the 2500 grassroots organizations that are members of the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education. They include schools, education, parent, and community groups and employers. Survey results are intended for presentation first by the Vice President at the 1997 annual Family Reunion VI themed, ``Family, School, and Community''. Additional Information: Emergency clearance is urgently requested for the survey so that results can first be announced at the Vice President's Family Reunion VI themed, ``Family, School, and Community.'' This conference is scheduled for late June and media interest is anticipated. Approval is requested by April 15, 1997. If approval is not received by that date, the latest information on family involvement in education will not be available for the Vice President's conference at which issues addressed in the survey will be discussed. Frequency: One Time. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 700. Burden Hours: 93. [FR Doc. 97-3571 Filed 2-12-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P