[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 27789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13244]


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY


Proposed OMB Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

AGENCY: National Institute for Literacy.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et. seq.), this notice announces an information Collection Request 
(ICR) by the NIFL. The ICR describes the nature of the information 
collection and its expected cost and burden.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before June 20, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to: National Institute for Literacy, 
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006, Attention: 
Susan Green. Copies of the complete ICR and accompanying appendixes may 
be obtained from the above address or by contacting Susan Green at 
(202) 632-1509. Comments may also be submitted electronically by 
sending electronic mail (e-mail) to: S[email protected].
    All written comments will be available for public inspection from 
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title

    ``Learning Disabilities Training and Dissemination Project.'' 
Application for Award to States or other entities to develop and 
implement methods for incorporating the products of the National Adult 
Literacy and Learning Disabilities (ALLD) Center into existing literacy 
service delivery systems for the purpose of improving services to 
adults with learning disabilities.

Abstract

    The National Literacy Act of 1991 established the National 
Institute for Literacy and required that the Institute conduct basic 
and applied research and demonstration on literacy; collect and 
disseminate information to Federal, State and local entities with 
respect to literacy; and improve and expand the system for delivery of 
literacy services. In 1993, the NIFL funded the National ALLD Center to 
enhance awareness about the implications of learning disabilities for 
literacy efforts, and to develop tools and resources to assist literacy 
providers better identify and serve adults with learning disabilities. 
The NIFL will consider applications from states and other entities to 
develop and implement methods for incorporating the products and 
services of the National ALLD Center into existing literacy service 
delivery systems for the purpose of improving services to adults with 
learning disabilities. Evaluations to determine successful applicants 
will be made by a panel of literacy experts using the published 
criteria. The Institute will use this information to make a minimum of 
one cooperative agreement award for a period of up to 2 years.
    Burden Statement: The burden for this collection of information is 
estimated at 40 hours per response. This estimate includes the time 
needed to review instructions, complete the form, and review the 
collection of information.
    Respondents: Governors of States and Trust Territories, State 
Departments of Adult Education, other public and non-profit entities.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 152 hours.
    Frequency of Collection: One time. Send comments regarding the 
burden estimate or any other aspect of the information collection, 
including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Susan Green, National 
Institute for Literacy, 800 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 200, 
Washington, DC 20006.
    Request for Comments: NIFL solicits comments to: (i) Evaluate 
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information will have practical utility. (ii) Evaluate the accuracy 
of the agency's estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information. (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected. (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection 
of information on those who are to respond, including through the use 
of appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies of other 
forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission 
of responses.

    Dated: May 8, 1997.
Andrew J. Hartman,
Director, NIFL.
[FR Doc. 97-13244 Filed 5-20-97; 8:45 am]
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