[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 150 (Thursday, August 5, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42710-42711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20151]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Submission of Paperwork Reduction Act Requests to Office of 
Management and Budget

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Information Collection Requests 
for the Tribal Colleges and Universities Annual Report Form, OMB No. 
1076-0105, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Grant Application Form, 
OMB No. 1076-0018, and Higher Education Grant Program Annual Report 
Form, OMB No. 1076-0106 have been submitted to the Office of Management 
and Budget for approval under the provision of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (44 U.S.C., Chapter 25).

DATES: Submit your comments and suggestions on or before September 7, 
1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent directly to Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, Room 10102, 
7225 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503. Send a copy of your 
comments to: Garry R. Martin, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of 
Indian Education Programs, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240-
0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the information collection 
may be obtained by contacting Garry R. Martin at 202-208-3478.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Abstract

    The information collection is necessary to assess the need for 
tribally controlled community college programs and the Higher Education 
Grant Program in accordance with 25 CFR part 41. A request for comments 
regarding the information collection forms for 1076-0018 and 1076-0105 
was published in the Federal Register on January 22, 1998 (63 FR 3333-
3341). The request for comments for 1076-0106 was published in the 
Federal Register on February 24, 1998 (63 FR 9241-9242).
    No comments were received pertaining to the Tribally Controlled 
Community College Grant Application, OMB No. 1076-0018. One response 
from tribal organization representing tribal colleges and universities 
contained six responses from various tribal institutions. After careful 
consideration of the responses, specific changes in the collection of 
information were made to eliminate duplication of information and to 
reduce the burden of reporting by the institutions. Specific changes 
regarding section 1 were rewritten and placed in section 5 entitled, 
``Current Funds Revenue By Source.'' Data tables involving the 
collection of revenue by sources and grant expenditures tables were 
reformatted for easier use. A total of three respondents provided six 
comments during the comment period for the higher education programs, 
1076-0106. One comment was favorable to the streamlined annual report 
form and remarked that it will make reporting a more efficient process. 
One respondent observed that part-time student data was utilized in the 
collection of information and that it was misleading as funding is for 
full time students. The Bureau considered this comment and has decided 
to remove the reference to part-time students from the data collection. 
The respondent also commented that the information requested in the 
Graduate Listing portion has never been utilized by employment agencies 
which negates the need to maintain such a specific database. The Bureau 
will continue requesting the number of graduates but will no longer 
request specific information concerning the individual graduate. The 
respondent also commented that there is no need for the Financial 
Profile as it may be detrimental to higher education funding. The 
Bureau considered this comment and will retain this section for 
comparing specific educational funding programs to financial aid 
programs frequently used by most college students applying for 
educational grants and loans. One respondent commented that the 
reporting period should be based upon the fiscal year of each 
individual contract; also that the length of time to gather and 
maintain data for completion is more than three hours. The Bureau 
considered these comments and contend that the time frame in reporting 
data reflects an academic period instead of a specific fiscal year and 
will continue using a reporting period that is consistent with 
institutional enrollments. The Bureau acknowledges that in some 
extenuating circumstances the data gathering may exceed the time as 
estimated; however, because of changes to the form and the lack of 
other comments concerning time, the Bureau will maintain the estimated 
burden of three hours to compile this information.

Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on (a) Whether the collections of information 
are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 
(b) the accuracy of the agency's validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity 
of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden 
of the collection of the information on respondents, including through 
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    The Office of Management and Budget has up to 60 days to approve or 
disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days; 
therefore, comments submitted in response to this notice should be 
submitted to that office within 30 days in order to assure their 
maximum consideration.

    Title: Tribally Controlled Community College Grant Application 
Form.
    OMB approval number: 1076-018.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Description of respondents: Tribal colleges and universities.
    Estimated completion time: 3 hours.
    Annual responses: 25.
    Annual burden hours: 75.

    Title: Tribally Controlled Community College Annual Report Form.
    OMB approval number: 1076-0105.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Description of respondents: Tribal college and universities.
    Estimated completion time: 3 hours.
    Annual responses: 25.
    Annual burden hours: 75.

    Title: Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Grant Program 
Annual Report Form.

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    OMB approval number: 1076-0106.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Description of respondents: Higher Education Grant program 
contractors.
    Estimated completion time: 3 hours.
    Annual responses: 125.
    Annual burden hours: 375.

    Dated: July 9, 1999.
Kevin Gover,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
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