National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity Meeting, 10080-10081 [2015-03612]

Download as PDF 10080 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 37 / Wednesday, February 25, 2015 / Notices soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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 the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report. OMB Control Number: 1820–0013. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 320. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 320. Abstract: State agencies that administer vocational rehabilitation programs provide key caseload data on this form, including numbers of persons who are applicants, determined eligible/ ineligible, waiting for services, and their program outcomes. The Rehabilitation Services Administration collects this information quarterly from states and reports it in the Annual Report to Congress on the Rehabilitation Act. Dated: February 19, 2015. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–03794 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No.: ED–2014–ICCD–0166] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; 21st Century Community Learning Centers Annual Performance Report Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Feb 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2014–ICCD–0166 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted; ED will ONLY accept comments during the comment period in this mailbox when the regulations.gov site is not available. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E105, Washington, DC 20202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Daryn Hedlund, 202–401–3008. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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 the respondents, including through the use PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Annual Performance Report. OMB Control Number: 1810–0668. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 54. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,433. Abstract: The purpose of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, as authorized under title IV, part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, sections 4201 et seq., (20 U.S.C. 7171 et seq., attached to submission package), is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low-performing schools. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math. In addition, 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling, and character education to enhance the academic component of the program. In support of this program, Congress appropriated nearly $1.1 billion for 21st CCLC programs for fiscal year 2013. Consisting of public and nonprofit agencies, community- and faith-based organizations, local businesses, postsecondary institutions, scientific/cultural and other community entities, 4,077 subgrantees—operating 9,989 centers—provided academic and enrichment services and activities to over 1.7 million children. Dated: February 19, 2015. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–03797 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity Meeting National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\25FEN1.SGM 25FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 37 / Wednesday, February 25, 2015 / Notices U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8072, Washington, DC 20006. ACTION: Notice of an open (virtual) meeting and the opportunity to make third party comments. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: Naciqi’s Statutory Authority And Function: The NACIQI is established under Section 114 (d)(2)(B) of the HEA of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1011c. The NACIQI advises the Secretary of Education about: • The establishment and enforcement of the criteria for recognition of accrediting agencies or associations under Subpart 2, Part H, Title IV, of the HEA, as amended. • The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or associations or a specific State approval agency. • The preparation and publication of the list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations. • The eligibility and certification process for institutions of higher education under Title IV, of the HEA, together with recommendations for improvement in such process. • The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to such institutions. • Any other advisory function relating to accreditation and institutional eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe. SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule for the March 23, 2015, virtual meeting of NACIQI, and provides information to members of the public on registering for the meeting, and for submitting written comments and requests to make oral comments. The notice of this virtual meeting is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and Section 114(d)(2)(B) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1011c. DATES: The NACIQI virtual meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 2015, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The proposed agenda for this virtual meeting consists of discussion and final action on the draft NACIQI Policy Recommendations Report. The report may be accessed at:https://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/ list/naciqi-dir/2014-fall/naciqi-draftrecomendations-report-01012015.pdf. Meeting Registration: The deadline for registering to attend the virtual meeting is Monday, March 9, 2015. Registration space for the virtual meeting is limited. To register to attend the virtual meeting, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Feb 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 email your registration to ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and enter ‘‘Registration for NACIQI’’ in the subject line of the message. In the body of the email message, please include your name, title, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. All registrants will receive an email with the call-in number. Submission of Written/Oral Comments Regarding the Committee’s Policy Recommendations: Written comments must be received by March 9, 2015, in ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and include the subject line ‘‘Written Comments: Policy Recommendations 2014’’. The email must include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, of the person(s) making the comment. Comments should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or in a medium compatible with Microsoft Word (not a PDF file) that is attached to an electronic mail message (email) or provided in the body of an email message. Please do not send material directly to the NACIQI members. To request to make oral comments during the meeting, email your request to ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and enter ‘‘Registration for NACIQI and Request to Make Oral Comments’’ in the subject line of the email message. In the body of the email message, please provide your name, title, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number as well as a brief explanation of no more than five sentences that summarize your anticipated comments. A total of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment. Six commenters will be selected on a first-come, firstserved basis. Each commenter will be allotted no more than five minutes. The Department will inform all requesters of their selection status in advance of the meeting. Individuals who need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the virtual meeting should contact Patricia Howes at patricia.howes@ed.gov, or email ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox no later than March 9, 2015. The virtual meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Griffiths, Executive Director, NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8073, Washington, DC 20006–8129, telephone: (202) 219–7035, fax: (202) 502–7874, or email Carol.Griffiths@ed.gov. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10081 the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Authority: Section 114 (d)(2)(B) of the HEA of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1011c. Lynn B. Mahaffie, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, and Innovation, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10080-10081]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03612]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity Meeting

AGENCY: National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity (NACIQI), Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of 
Education.

[[Page 10081]]


ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8072, Washington, DC 20006.

ACTION: Notice of an open (virtual) meeting and the opportunity to make 
third party comments.

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    Naciqi's Statutory Authority And Function: The NACIQI is 
established under Section 114 (d)(2)(B) of the HEA of 1965, as amended, 
20 U.S.C. 1011c. The NACIQI advises the Secretary of Education about:
     The establishment and enforcement of the criteria for 
recognition of accrediting agencies or associations under Subpart 2, 
Part H, Title IV, of the HEA, as amended.
     The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or 
associations or a specific State approval agency.
     The preparation and publication of the list of nationally 
recognized accrediting agencies and associations.
     The eligibility and certification process for institutions 
of higher education under Title IV, of the HEA, together with 
recommendations for improvement in such process.
     The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions 
of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such 
institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to 
such institutions.
     Any other advisory function relating to accreditation and 
institutional eligibility that the Secretary may prescribe.
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule for the March 23, 2015, 
virtual meeting of NACIQI, and provides information to members of the 
public on registering for the meeting, and for submitting written 
comments and requests to make oral comments. The notice of this virtual 
meeting is required under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) and Section 114(d)(2)(B) of the Higher Education 
Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1011c.

DATES: The NACIQI virtual meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 
2015, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The 
proposed agenda for this virtual meeting consists of discussion and 
final action on the draft NACIQI Policy Recommendations Report. The 
report may be accessed at:https://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/naciqi-dir/2014-fall/naciqi-draft-recomendations-report-01012015.pdf.
    Meeting Registration: The deadline for registering to attend the 
virtual meeting is Monday, March 9, 2015. Registration space for the 
virtual meeting is limited. To register to attend the virtual meeting, 
email your registration to ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and enter 
``Registration for NACIQI'' in the subject line of the message. In the 
body of the email message, please include your name, title, 
affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. All 
registrants will receive an email with the call-in number.
    Submission of Written/Oral Comments Regarding the Committee's 
Policy Recommendations: Written comments must be received by March 9, 
2015, in ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and include the subject line 
``Written Comments: Policy Recommendations 2014''. The email must 
include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, mailing address, 
email address, and telephone number, of the person(s) making the 
comment. Comments should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or 
in a medium compatible with Microsoft Word (not a PDF file) that is 
attached to an electronic mail message (email) or provided in the body 
of an email message. Please do not send material directly to the NACIQI 
members.
    To request to make oral comments during the meeting, email your 
request to ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox and enter ``Registration 
for NACIQI and Request to Make Oral Comments'' in the subject line of 
the email message. In the body of the email message, please provide 
your name, title, affiliation, mailing address, email address, and 
telephone number as well as a brief explanation of no more than five 
sentences that summarize your anticipated comments.
    A total of 30 minutes will be allotted for public comment. Six 
commenters will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Each 
commenter will be allotted no more than five minutes. The Department 
will inform all requesters of their selection status in advance of the 
meeting. Individuals who need accommodations for a disability in order 
to attend the virtual meeting should contact Patricia Howes at 
patricia.howes@ed.gov, or email ThirdPartyComments@ed.gov mailbox no 
later than March 9, 2015. The virtual meeting site is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Griffiths, Executive Director, 
NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW., Room 8073, 
Washington, DC 20006-8129, telephone: (202) 219-7035, fax: (202) 502-
7874, or email Carol.Griffiths@ed.gov.
    Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this 
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free 
Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the 
Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System 
at www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well 
as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal 
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF, 
you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the 
site.
    You may also access documents of the Department published in the 
Federal Register by using the article search feature at: 
www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search 
feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published 
by the Department.

    Authority: Section 114 (d)(2)(B) of the HEA of 1965, as amended, 
20 U.S.C. 1011c.

Lynn B. Mahaffie,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, and Innovation, 
Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the 
Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2015-03612 Filed 2-24-15; 8:45 am]
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