[Federal Register: December 18, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 242)] [Notices] [Page 65059-65060] 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 Group, 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 16, 1996. 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, 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 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Department of Education (ED) 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 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: December 11, 1995. Gloria Parker, Director, Information Resources Group. Office of Educational Research and Improvement Type of Review: New Title: Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study: Second Follow-up (B&B: 93/97) Frequency: On occasion Affected Public: Individuals or households Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 11,500 Burden Hours: 7,935 Abstract: This study will collect and report data about student who completed a bachelor's degree in 1992-93. Specifically, this follow-up will collect data concerning post-baccalaureate degree attendance, persistence, and completion; transition into and experience after early entry into the work force; and career path of those who entered teaching at the elementary/secondary level. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Extension Title: Programs Authorized by the Rehabilitation act Amendments of 1992 Frequency: Annually Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 1000 Burden Hours: 40,000 Abstract: Discretionary Grant application package for the use of program authorized by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992. Office of Postsecondary Education Type of Review: Revision Title: Confirmation Report for the Patricia Robert Harris Fellowship Program--Fellowship Rep. Frequency: Annually Affected Public: Not for Profit institutions Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 1 Burden Hours: 1100 Abstract: Institutions of Higher Education that have received PRH grants are required to demonstrate their compliance with statutory requirements for distribution to fellowships information collected will be used by institutions of higher education to document the eligibility characteristics of students who are [[Page 65060]] scheduled to receive fellowships under the program and the amount of each student stipend. Office of Postsecondary Education Type of Review: Revision Title: Confirmation Report for the Patricia Robert Harris Fellowship Program--Fellowship Rep. Frequency: Annually Affected Public: Not for Profit institutions Reporting Burden and Recordkeeping: Responses: 1 Burden Hours: 1100 Abstract: Institutions of Higher Education that have received PRH grants are required to demonstrate their compliance with statutory requirements for distribution to fellowships information collected will be used by institutions of higher education to document the eligibility characteristics of students who are scheduled to receive fellowships under the program and the amount of each student stipend. [FR Doc. 95-30686 Filed 12-15-95; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-M