[Federal Register: January 29, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 19)] [Notices] [Page 4433-4434] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr29ja98-51] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection requests. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 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 February 4, 1998. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the emergency review should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Dan Chenok, 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. 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 Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 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: January 23, 1998. Linda Tague, Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Type of Review: New. Title: Advanced Placement Fee Payment Program. Abstract: States must submit an application in order to participate in the Advanced Placement Fee Payment. The Department will award grants to States to enable States to reimburse individuals to cover part or all of the cost of advanced placement test fees to low income student who are enrolled in an advanced placement class, and who plan to take an advanced placement test. Additional Information: An emergency clearance is requested by February 4, 1998, due to an unanticipated event. Congress appropriated funds to be used to pay Advanced Placement examination fees for low income students in the FY 1998 appropriations bill. The Department has worked closely with Congress and other groups to develop the program and fulfill the intent of Congress. The Department needs to make awards to States in sufficient time for States to use the funds this school year for students who are currently enrolled in Advanced Placement courses. If the normal clearance process were followed, awards would not be made. Frequency: Biennially. Affected Public: Individual or households; State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 4,057. [[Page 4434]] Burden Hours: 44,627. [FR Doc. 98-2153 Filed 1-28-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P