[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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