[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 97 (Friday, May 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24921-24922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12391]



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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 Acting Director, Information Resources Group, invites 
comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: An emergency review has been requested in accordance with the 
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3507 (j)), since public harm is reasonably 
likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed. Approval 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has

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been requested by May 16, 1996. A regular clearance process is also 
beginning. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or 
before July 16, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the emergency review should be 
addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Wendy Taylor, Desk Officer: Department of Education, Office 
of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. Requests for copies of 
the proposed information collection request should be addressed to 
Patrick J. Sherrill, Department of Education, 7th & D Streets, S.W., 
Room 5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651. 
Written comments regarding the regular clearance 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 #[email protected], 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 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3506 (c)(2)(A) requires that 
the Director of OMB 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 Acting 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: May 13, 1996.
Arthur F. Chantker,
Acting Director, Information Resources Group.

Office of the Under Secretary

    Type of Review: Emergency.
    Title: Evaluation of Federal Efforts to Assist in School Reform.
    Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education is charged with 
evaluating its technical assistance efforts associated with the 
reauthorized ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and Goals 
2000. The survey will collect information from school districts 
regarding the sources of information and technical assistance they use 
in implementing federal programs.
    Additional Information: This survey will contribute to an 
Evaluation of Federal Efforts to Assist in School Reform, particularly 
those supported through the ESEA and Goals 2000. This survey will be 
used to examine school districts' needs and access information and 
guidance. An emergency review is requested in order to ensure that 
timely information can inform Department efforts in supporting program 
implementation. Information is needed to report to Congress and the 
Office of Management and Budget on the Department's progress in 
implementing new laws. If data is not collected before districts close 
for the summer break, the Department would not be able to provide 
timely information to support program implementation efforts in the 
next year.
    Frequency: One-time.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.

Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
    Responses: 2,408.
    Burden Hours: 2,204.

[FR Doc. 96-12391 Filed 5-16-96; 8:45 am]
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