[Federal Register: December 15, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 240)] [Notices] [Page 65685-65686] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr15de97-53] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The 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: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 13, 1998. ADDRESSES: Written comments 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. 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. 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: December 9, 1997. Gloria Parker, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Vocational and Adult Education Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: Application for Vocational Education Direct Grants. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Responses: 200 Burden Hours: 18,000 Abstract: This form will be used by applicants to apply for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education. The information will be used to make grants and cooperative agreements. Office of Postsecondary Education Type of Review: Extension. Title: Performance Report for the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't; SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 16 Burden Hours: 60 Abstract: Data assures that grantees have conducted the project for which funded, signals problems of implementation, and indicates extent and quality of performance. The Department uses reports in evaluating project for continuation, assessing technical assistance needs, determining future funding levels and in assigning scores to projects in competition for new grants. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Type of Review: New. Title: Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program Triennial Report. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 52 Burden Hours: 208 Abstract: The triennial performance report form will request information related to a State's efforts to develop or modify current professional development programs to support sustained and intensive, high-quality professional development tied to challenging State standards. States are required to submit triennial reports to the Department on their progress toward achieving performance indicators for professional development. Office of Educational Research and Improvement Type of Review: New. Title: The Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Frequency: One-time. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 532 [[Page 65686]] Burden Hours: 26,600 Abstract: The Blue Ribbon Schools award is a national school improvement strategy with a threefold purpose: (1) to identify and give public recognition to outstanding public and private schools across the nation; (2) to make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for school effectiveness that can serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools; and (3) to facilitate communication and sharing of best practices within and among schools based on a common understanding of criteria related to success. The information collected will be used to determine by peer review which schools receive the award and information on their exemplary practices and policies will be made available to other schools. [FR Doc. 97-32604 Filed 12-12-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P