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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests.

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SUMMARY: The Director, Information Resources Group, invites comments on 
the proposed information collection requests as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 26, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Written comments 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 3208, New Executive Office Building, Washington, 
DC 20503. Requests for copies of the proposed information collection 
requests should be addressed to Patrick j. Sherrill, Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 5624, Regional Office 
Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick J. Sherrill (202) 708-9915. 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 3517 of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1980 (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 Director of the Information Resources 
Group, 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) Frequency of collection;
    (4) The affected public;
    (5) Reporting burden; and/or
    (6) Recordkeeping burden; and
    (7) Abstract.
    OMB invites public comment at the address specified above. Copies 
of the requests are available from Patrick J. Sherrill at the address 
specified above.

    Dated: December 20, 1994.
Gloria Parker,
Director, Information Resources Group.

 Office of Postsecondary Education

Type of Review: New
Title: Application(s) for Federal Family Education Loan Discharge Based 
on School Closure, Improper Test of Student's Ability to Benefit from 
Program of Study, and Use of Unauthorized Signature
Frequency: One time
Affected Public: Individuals or households
Reporting Burden:
    Responses: 52,000
    Burden Hours: 52,000
Recordkeeping Burden:
    Recordkeepers: 0
    Burden Hours: 0
Abstract: The applications and prepared affidavits are for submission 
of data necessary to determining dischargeability of obligations of 
student borrowers (or their parents). Dischargeability would occur in 
situations where their attending schools closed, or where school 
officials have falsely certified such students as able to benefit or 
have forged their signatures. ED will evaluate the data and determine 
if the borrower is eligible for a loan discharge.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Type of Review: Reinstatement
Title: State Annual Report Chapter 2--Federal, State and Local 
Partnership for Educational Improvement
Frequency: Annually
Affected Public: State or local governments
Reporting Burden: 
    Responses: 16,052
    Burden Hours: 49,040
Recordkeeping Burden:
    Recordkeepers: 0
    Burden Hours: 0
Abstract: The Secretary if required to submit an annual report on the 
use of funds, the types of services furnished, and the students served 
under Chapter 2. The Department will use the information to report to 
Congress.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Type of Review: New
Title: Safe Schools Program, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Programs, 
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Evaluation Report Form
Affected Public: State, local or tribal government
Reporting Burden: 
    Responses: 18
    Burden Hours: 900
Recordkeeping Burden:
    Recordkeepers: 18
    Burden Hours: 4,212
Abstract: The evaluation form, to be completed by grantees funded under 
the Safe Schools program within 90 days of the termination of their 
grant, will form the basis for a report to Congress describing the 
effects of the grants on the reduction of crime and violence in the 
affected districts funded. The Department will use the information to 
evaluate the success and quality of grants funded under the Safe 
Schools Program.

Office of Educational Research and Improvement

Type of Review: Reinstatement
Title: Application for Grants Under the Javits Gifted and Talented 
Students Education Program
Frequency: Annually
Affected Public: State or local governments; Businesses or other for-
profit; Non-profit institutions; Small businesses or organizations
Reporting Burden: 
    Responses: 300
    Burden Hours: 12,000
Recordkeeping Burden:
    Recordkeepers: 40
    Burden Hours: 1,200
Abstract: The Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program 
supports the development and dissemination of exemplary education 
programs for gifted and talented students. An application is required 
in order for an entity to receive a grant. Programs participants are 
SEAs, IHEs, and other public and private agencies and organizations.

[FR Doc. 94-31678 Filed 12-23-94; 8:45 am]
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