[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 22 (Thursday, February 1, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8605-8606]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-2736]


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY


Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment 
Request

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 350l 
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 March 5, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to: National Institute for Literacy, 
1775 I Street, NW, Suite 730, Washington, DC 20006, Attention: Jennifer 
Cromley. Copies of the complete ICR and the accompanying regulations 
may be obtained from the above address or by contacting Jennifer 
Cromley at (202) 233-2053, or on-line at http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/news_events.html. Comments also may be submitted electronically by 
sending electronic mail (e-mail) to: [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: Application for Literacy Leader Fellowship Program.
    Abstract: The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) was created by 
the National Literacy Act of 1991 and amended by the Workforce 
Investment Act of 1998 and authorized the NIFL to award fellowships to 
outstanding individuals pursuing careers in adult education or literacy 
in the areas of instruction, management, research, or innovation. 
Evaluations to determine successful applications will be made by a 
panel of literacy experts and information specialists using the 
published criteria. The NIFL will use this information to issue a 
minimum of 2-3 fellowships for a period of up to one year.
    Burden Statement: The burden for this collection of information is 
estimated at 52 hours per response for the first year. This estimate 
includes the time needed to review instructions, complete the form, and 
review the collection of information. No more than 2-3 applicants will 
be awarded a fellowship grant. Each awardee will have an annual update 
of the application requiring an average of 52 hours per response for 
each continuation year.
    Respondents: Public and private nonprofit organizations.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 52 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 Jennifer Cromley at 
the above address.
    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

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the use of appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies 
of other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

    Dated: January 26, 2001.
Andrew J. Hartman,
Director, NIFL.
[FR Doc. 01-2736 Filed 1-31-01; 8:45 am]
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