[Federal Register: May 17, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 97)] [Notices] [Page 24921-24922] 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 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 [[Page 24922]] 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 #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 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] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P