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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.
Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before
November 28, 2005.
DATES:
Section
3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires
that the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) provide interested
Federal agencies and the public an early
opportunity to comment on information
collection requests. 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 that
notice containing proposed information
collection requests prior to submission
of these requests to OMB. 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. OMB 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 the respondents, including
through the use of information
technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: September 22, 2005.
Angela C. Arrington,
Leader, Information Management Case
Services Team, Regulatory Information
Management Services, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
Office of Postsecondary Education
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Final Reporting Forms for FIPSE
International Consortia Programs.
Frequency: End of grant period.
Affected Public: Federal Government.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour
Burden:
Responses: 35.
Burden Hours: 700.
Abstract: These are final reporting
forms for FIPSE’s three international
competitions. These forms are used at
the conclusion of the performance and
budget periods for these three
competitions: P116J, P116M and P116N.
Requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request may be
accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending
Collections’’ link and by clicking on
link number 2885. 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 OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or faxed to
202–245–6621. 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 Joseph Schubart at
his e-mail address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov.
Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–
8339.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
A National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
of Higher Education; Notice of
Establishment
Office of the Secretary,
Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of establishment of A
National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
of Higher Education.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Secretary of Education
announces her intention to establish A
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National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
of Higher Education (Commission). The
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463 as amended; 5 U.S.C.A.
Appendix 2) will govern the
Commission.
Purpose: The Secretary has
determined that the establishment of
this Commission is necessary and in the
public’s interest. Today, higher
education in the United States
encompasses a wide array of
educational opportunities and
programs. Students attend institutions
of higher education offering programs
that range from baccalaureate and
advanced degrees to occupational
training of less than one year. The
Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended, has benefited millions of
students by making higher education
more affordable as well as by ensuring
its quality. As we look to the future, it
is imperative that we maintain a system
of higher education that meets the needs
of our diverse population, and in
particular the needs of traditionally
underserved communities; provides
enhanced opportunities for lifelong
learning; and addresses the economic
and workforce needs of the country.
In particular, the country is
encountering a significant change to its
economic structure, resulting in unmet
workforce needs. This is particularly
true with respect to highly skilled
workers and in the fields of
mathematics and science. The need is
clear and unavoidable: only 68 out of
100 entering 9th graders graduate from
high school on time. Yet, 80 percent of
our fastest-growing jobs will require
some higher education. As the need for
highly skilled workers continues to
grow, institutions of higher education
must assess whether they are providing
the necessary coursework and
incentives that will enable American
students to compete in the new global
economy.
The purpose of this Commission is to
consider how best to improve our
system of higher education, to ensure
that our graduates are well prepared to
meet our future workforce needs and are
able to participate fully in the changing
economy. To accomplish this purpose,
the Commission shall consider Federal,
State, local, and institutional roles in
higher education and analyze whether
the current goals of higher education are
appropriate and achievable. By August
1, 2006, the Commission will provide its
written recommendations to the
Secretary.
The Commission will be composed of
no more than 20 representatives
appointed by the Secretary from the
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public and private sectors, as well as up
to 5 ex officio members from the
Department of Education and other
Federal agencies. These representatives
shall include former or current public
and private college presidents, and may
also include former elected officials,
representatives of Fortune 500
corporations, the financial services
industry, for-profit education
companies, nonprofit education
foundations, higher education
researchers, and other such group
representatives as the Secretary deems
appropriate. As representatives, the
members will speak for the groups of
persons they represent, drawing on their
personal experiences as members of
these groups with respect to these
issues.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Oldham, Executive Director, A
National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
of Higher Education, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:
(202) 205–5233.
Dated: September 23, 2005.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, Department of Education.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
A National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
of Higher Education
The Secretary of Education’s
Commission on the Future of Higher
Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the
schedule and proposed agenda of an
upcoming meeting of A National
Dialogue: The Secretary of Education’s
Commission on the Future of Higher
Education, (Commission). The notice
also describes the functions of the
Commission. Notice of this meeting is
required by section 10(a)(2) of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) and is intended to notify the
public of their opportunity to attend.
DATES: Monday, October 17, 2005.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet
in Washington, DC at the Washington
Court Hotel on Capitol Hill, 525 New
Jersey Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl Oldham, Executive Director, A
National Dialogue: The Secretary of
Education’s Commission on the Future
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of Higher Education, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20202. Telephone:
(202) 205–5233.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
The
Commission is established by the
Secretary of Education to begin a
national dialogue about the future of
higher education in this country. The
purpose of the Commission is to
consider how best to improve our
system of higher education to ensure
that our graduates are well prepared to
meet our future workforce needs and are
able to participate fully in the changing
economy. The Commission shall
consider Federal, State, local and
institutional roles in higher education
and analyze whether the current goals of
higher education are appropriate and
achievable. The Commission will also
focus on the increasing tuition costs and
the perception of many families,
particularly low-income families, that
higher education is inaccessible.
The agenda for this first meeting will
include a welcome by Department
officials followed by a roundtable
discussion focusing on the strategies for
accomplishing their mission as stated in
their charter. A written report to the
Secretary is due by August 1, 2006. The
commissioners will also participate in
an orientation and administrative
briefings on FACA, Ethics issues, and
Federal travel regulations.
Individuals who will need
accommodations for a disability in order
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting
services, assistive listening devices, or
materials in alternative format) should
notify Tracy Harris at (202) 260–3644 no
later than October 7, 2005. We will
attempt to meet requests for
accommodations after this date but
cannot guarantee their availability. The
meeting site is accessible to individuals
with disabilities.
Individuals interested in attending the
meeting must register in advance
because of limited space issues. Please
contact Tracy Harris at (202) 260–3644
or by e-mail at Tracy. Harris@ed.gov.
Opportunities for public comment
will soon be available at the
Commission’s Web site which is being
developed. Records are kept of all
Commission proceedings and are
available for public inspection at the
staff office for the Commission from the
hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ward Transformer Superfund Site;
Notice of Proposed Settlement
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: September 23, 2005.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
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Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of cost recovery
settlement.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Under section 122(h) (1) of
the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA), the Environmental
Protection Agency has offered a cost
recovery settlement at the Ward
Transformer Superfund Site (Site)
located in Raleigh, Wake County, North
Carolina. EPA will consider public
comments until October 31, 2005. EPA
may withdraw from or modify the
proposed settlement should such
comments disclose facts or
considerations which indicated the
proposed settlement is inappropriate,
improper, or inadequate. Copies of the
proposed settlement are available from:
Ms. Paula V. Batchelor, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 4, Superfund Enforcement &
Information Management Branch, Waste
Management Division, 61 Forsyth
Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303,
(404) 562–8887, Email:
Batchelor.Paula@EPA.gov.
Written or email comments may be
submitted to Paula V. Batchelor at the
above address within 30 days of the date
of publication.
Dated: September 15, 2005.
Rosalind H. Brown,
Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information
Management Branch, Waste Management
Division.
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Sunshine Act Meeting
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DATE AND TIME:
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 10 a.m.
meeting open to the public. This
meeting was cancelled.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, October 6,
2005 at 10 a.m.
PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington,
DC.
STATUS: This meeting will be closed to
the public.
ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:
Compliance matters pursuant to 2
U.S.C. 437g.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
A National Dialogue: The Secretary of Education's Commission on
the Future of Higher Education; Notice of Establishment
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of establishment of A National Dialogue: The Secretary
of Education's Commission on the Future of Higher Education.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Education announces her intention to
establish A National Dialogue: The Secretary of Education's Commission
on the Future of Higher Education (Commission). The Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463 as amended; 5 U.S.C.A. Appendix 2) will
govern the Commission.
Purpose: The Secretary has determined that the establishment of
this Commission is necessary and in the public's interest. Today,
higher education in the United States encompasses a wide array of
educational opportunities and programs. Students attend institutions of
higher education offering programs that range from baccalaureate and
advanced degrees to occupational training of less than one year. The
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, has benefited millions of
students by making higher education more affordable as well as by
ensuring its quality. As we look to the future, it is imperative that
we maintain a system of higher education that meets the needs of our
diverse population, and in particular the needs of traditionally
underserved communities; provides enhanced opportunities for lifelong
learning; and addresses the economic and workforce needs of the
country.
In particular, the country is encountering a significant change to
its economic structure, resulting in unmet workforce needs. This is
particularly true with respect to highly skilled workers and in the
fields of mathematics and science. The need is clear and unavoidable:
only 68 out of 100 entering 9th graders graduate from high school on
time. Yet, 80 percent of our fastest-growing jobs will require some
higher education. As the need for highly skilled workers continues to
grow, institutions of higher education must assess whether they are
providing the necessary coursework and incentives that will enable
American students to compete in the new global economy.
The purpose of this Commission is to consider how best to improve
our system of higher education, to ensure that our graduates are well
prepared to meet our future workforce needs and are able to participate
fully in the changing economy. To accomplish this purpose, the
Commission shall consider Federal, State, local, and institutional
roles in higher education and analyze whether the current goals of
higher education are appropriate and achievable. By August 1, 2006, the
Commission will provide its written recommendations to the Secretary.
The Commission will be composed of no more than 20 representatives
appointed by the Secretary from the
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public and private sectors, as well as up to 5 ex officio members from
the Department of Education and other Federal agencies. These
representatives shall include former or current public and private
college presidents, and may also include former elected officials,
representatives of Fortune 500 corporations, the financial services
industry, for-profit education companies, nonprofit education
foundations, higher education researchers, and other such group
representatives as the Secretary deems appropriate. As representatives,
the members will speak for the groups of persons they represent,
drawing on their personal experiences as members of these groups with
respect to these issues.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl Oldham, Executive Director, A
National Dialogue: The Secretary of Education's Commission on the
Future of Higher Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 205-5233.
Dated: September 23, 2005.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary, Department of Education.
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