[Federal Register: October 8, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 195)] [Notices] [Page 52526-52527] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr08oc97-28] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 December 8, 1997. 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. [[Page 52527]] 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: October 2, 1997. Gloria Parker, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: State Plan for Independent Living, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended (Act), Title VII, Chapter 1. Frequency: Every three years. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 56. Burden Hours: 4,480. Abstract: The purpose of Chapter 1 of Title VII of the Act (Ch. 1) is to promote a philosophy of independent living which includes control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and system advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities, and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of American society. To implement this purpose, Ch. 1 authorizes financial assistance to States for providing, expanding and improving the provisions of State independent living services (SILS), to develop and support statewide networks of centers for independent living (CILs), to improve working relationships among State IL services programs (SILS), CILs, Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), programs funded under other titles of the Act, and other programs that address issues relevant to individuals with disabilities funded by Federal and non-Federal authorities. Section 704 of the Act requires the designated State unit(s) (DSU), jointly with the SILC to develop and sign an approvable SPIL in each State to receive financial assistance under Ch. 1. Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: Applications for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: Responses: 2,600. Burden Hours: 41,600. Abstract: The United States Scholars Program is a national recognition program to honor and recognize outstanding graduating high school seniors. Candidates are invited to apply to the program based on academic achievements on the SAT or ACT. This program was established under Executive Order of the President 11155. [FR Doc. 97-26607 Filed 10-7-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P