[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 23, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 52687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-21549]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Renewal of Agency Information Collection for the Bureau of Indian 
Education Adult Education Program; Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of Request for Comments.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Bureau of 
Education (BIE) is requesting comments on renewal of OMB approval to 
collect information for the BIE Adult Education Program. The 
information collection is currently authorized by OMB Control number 
1076-0120, which expires December 31, 2011.

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 24, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to 
Brandi Sweet, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian 
Education, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240; e-mail: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandi Sweet, U.S. Department of the 
Interior, Bureau of Indian Education; telephone (202) 208-5504.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking renewal of the approval 
for the information collection conducted under 25 CFR part 46, subpart 
C, Program Requirements of the Adult Education Program, to determine 
eligibility of Indian applicants and to prioritize programs. Approval 
for this collection expires on December 31, 2011. This information 
includes an application form. No changes are being made to the form or 
to the approved burden hours for this information collection.

II. Request for Comments

    BIE requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a) The 
necessity of this information collection 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 estimate of 
the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection 
of the information on the respondents, such as through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
has a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, e-mail address or other 
personally identifiable information, be advised that your entire 
comment--including your personally identifiable information--may be 
made public at any time. While you may request that we withhold your 
personally identifiable information, we cannot guarantee that we will 
be able to do so.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0120.
    Title: Bureau of Indian Affairs Adult Education Program Annual 
Report Form.
    Brief Description of Collection: Submission of this information 
allows BIA to determine applicant eligibility of Indian applicants 
based upon the criteria referenced in 25 CFR 46, Subpart C (Program 
Requirements of the Adult Education Program). BIE annually collects 
information to determine eligibility of Indian applicants and to 
prioritize programs. The information helps manage the resources 
available to provide education opportunities for adult Indians and 
Alaska Natives to complete high school graduation requirements and gain 
new skills and knowledge for self-enhancement.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents: Individuals (Tribal Adult Education Program 
Administrators).
    Number of Respondents: 70 per year, on average.
    Total Number of Responses: 70 per year, on average.
    Frequency of Response: Once per year.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 280 hrs.

    Dated: August 17, 2011.
Alvin Foster,
Acting Chief Information Officer--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2011-21549 Filed 8-22-11; 8:45 am]
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