[Federal Register: August 25, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 164)] [Notices] [Page 46362-46363] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr25au99-62] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education. SUMMARY: The Team Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 24, 1999. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Danny Werfel, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or should be electronically mailed to the internet address DWERFEL@OMB.EOP.GOV. 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 Team Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer, publishes that 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. Dated: August 19, 1999. William E. Burrow, Team Leader, Information Management Group, Office of the Chief Information Officer. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Type of Review: Reinstatement. Title: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Year 2000 Field Test and Year 2001 Main Assessment of World Geography and U.S. History. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 9,600 Burden Hours: 9,870 Abstract: The Congressionally mandated 2001 National Assessment of Educational Progress will assess world geography knowledge and knowledge of U.S. History among 4th, 8th, and 12th graders. To provide contextual information to interpret the assessment information relevant background characteristics of the students and their schools and teachers are gathered as well. The clearance package provides all of the background questions and supporting information for the field test and the main study. The results of the main study will be used to provide descriptive information about programs and practices in the teaching of history and geography; suggest relationships between characteristics and assessment results; serve as a basis for monitoring change over time. Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should be electronically mailed to the internet address OCIO__IMG__Issues@ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Kathy Axt at 202-708-9902. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Type of Review: Reinstatement. [[Page 46363]] Title: Annual Performance Reporting Form for OIE Local. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 1,272 Burden Hours: 171,600 Abstract: This data collection will be conducted annually to obtain program and performance information from OIE local grantees on their project activities. The information collected will assist federal OIE staff in responding to GPRA. Data will primarily be collected through an internet form. Grantees without internet access will complete a paper version of this form. Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed information collection request should be addressed to Vivian Reese, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should be electronically mailed to the internet address OCIO__IMG__Issues@ed.gov, or should be faxed to 202-708-9346. For questions regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements, contact Kathy Axt at 202-708-9902. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339. [FR Doc. 99-21992 Filed 8-24-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P