[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 134 (Thursday, July 14, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40693-40694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13888]


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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 Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, 
Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief 
Information Officer, 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 been requested by July 
22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the emergency review should be 
addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Carolyn Lovett, Desk Officer, Department of Education, 
Office of Management and Budget; 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New 
Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or faxed to (202) 395-
6974.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) 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 Leader, Information 
Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management 
Services, Office of the Chief Information Officer, 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.
    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 
respondents, including through the use of information technology.

    Dated: July 11, 2005.
Angela C. Arrington,
Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory 
Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information 
Officer.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title: IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual 
Performance Report (APR).
    Frequency: SPP--every six years; APR--annually.
    Affected Public:
    State, local, or tribal gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Federal Government.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
     Responses: 60.
     Burden Hours: 19,500.
    Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement 
Act of 2004, signed on December 3, 2004, became Public Law 108-446. In 
accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education 
Improvement Act of 2004, each State must have in place a performance 
plan that evaluates the States efforts to implement the requirements 
and purposes of Part B and describe how the State will improve such 
implementation. This plan, referenced here-to-after, is called the Part 
B State Performance Plan (Part B--SPP). In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 
1416(b)(C)(ii) the State shall report annually to the public on the 
performance of each local educational agency located in the State on 
the targets in the State's performance plan. The State shall report 
annually to the Secretary on the performance of the State under the 
State's performance plan. This report, referenced here-to-after, is 
called the Part B Annual Performance Report (Part B--APR).
    Additional Information: In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), 
not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Individuals 
with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, each State must 
have in place a performance plan that evaluates the State's efforts to 
implement the requirements and purposes of Part B and describe how the 
State will improve such implementation.

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    Requests for copies of the information collection submission for 
OMB review may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting 
the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 
2705. When you access the information collection, click on ``Download 
Attachments `` to view. Written requests for information should be 
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., 
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also 
be electronically mailed to the Internet address [email protected] or 
faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the 
information collection when making your request.
    Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity 
requirements should be directed to Sheila Carey at [email protected]. 
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may 
call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title: IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual 
Performance Report (APR).
    Frequency: SPP--every 6 years; APR--annually.
    Affected Public:
    State, local, or tribal gov't, SEAs or LEAs; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Federal Government.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
     Responses: 56.
     Burden Hours: 14,000.
    Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement 
Act of 2004, signed on December 3, 2004, became Public Law 108-446. In 
accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1) and 20 U.S.C. 1442, not later than 
1 year after the date of enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Improvement Act of 2004, each Lead Agency must have in place 
a performance plan that evaluates the Lead Agency's efforts to 
implement the requirements and purposes of Part C and describe how the 
Lead Agency will improve such implementation. This plan, referenced 
here-to-after, is called the Part C State Performance Plan (Part C--
SPP). In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(2)(C)(ii) and 20 U.S.C. 1442 
the Lead Agency shall report annually to the public on the performance 
of each Part C program located in the State on the targets in the Lead 
Agency's performance plan. The Lead Agency shall report annually to the 
Secretary on the performance of the State under the Lead Agency's 
performance plan. This report, referenced here-to-after, is called the 
Part C Annual Performance Report (Part C--APR).
    Additional Information: In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1) and 
20 U.S.C. 1442, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, 
each Lead Agency must have in place a performance plan that evaluates 
the Lead Agency's efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of 
Part C and describe how the Lead Agency will improve such 
implementation.
    Requests for copies of the information collection submission for 
OMB review may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting 
the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 
2706. When you access the information collection, click on ``Download 
Attachments `` to view. Written requests for information should be 
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., 
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also 
be electronically mailed to the Internet address [email protected] or 
faxed to 202-245-6623. Please specify the complete title of the 
information collection when making your request.
    Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity 
requirements should be directed to Sheila Carey at her e-mail address 
[email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications device 
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service 
(FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

[FR Doc. 05-13888 Filed 7-13-05; 8:45 am]
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