Reading First Advisory Committee; Notice of Establishment, 9311-9312 [E7-3590]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: February 26, 2007. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E7–3628 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request—Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) requests comments on a proposed three year extension of approval of information collection requirements in the Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads. 16 CFR part 1632. The standard is intended to reduce unreasonable risks of burn injuries and deaths from fires associated with mattresses and mattress pads. The standard prescribes a test to assure that a mattress or mattress pad will resist ignition from a smoldering cigarette. The standard requires manufacturers to perform prototype tests of each combination of materials and construction methods used to produce mattresses or mattress pads and to obtain acceptable results from such testing. Manufacturers and importers are required to maintain the records and test results specified under the standard. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously approved the collection of information under control number 3041–0014. OMB’s most recent extension of approval will expire on August 31, 2007. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from OMB. An additional mattress standard was promulgated under section 4 of the Flammable Fabrics Act, 15 U.S.C. 1191– 1204, effective July 1, 2007, to reduce deaths and injuries related to mattress fires, particularly those ignited by open flame sources such as lighters, candles and matches. 16 CFR part 1633. That VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 standard established new performance requirements for mattresses and mattress sets that will generate a smaller size fire from open flame source ignitions. Part 1633 also contains recordkeeping requirements to document compliance with the standard. OBM approved that collection of information under Control Number 3041–0133, with an expiration date of June 30, 2009. 71 FR 37910. In May 2006, an Interim Enforcement Policy for Mattresses subject to 16 CFR parts 1632 and 1633, effective May 1, 2006, was issued that reduced prototype surface testing and recordkeeping requirements from six mattress surfaces to two mattress surfaces for each new prototype created after March 15, 2006. That policy is available at https:// www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/ Interimmattress.pdf. Mattress prototypes created before March 15, 2006, are subject to the full requirements of part 1632. In addition, mattress pads are not subject to this policy and must continue to adhere to all the requirements set forth in part 1632. DATES: Written comments must be received by the Office of the Secretary not later than April 30, 2007. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned ‘‘Collection of Information—Mattress Flammability Standard’’ and e-mailed to cpscos@cpsc.gov. Comments may also be sent by facsimile to (301) 504–0127, or by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed renewal of this collection of information, or to obtain a copy of the pertinent regulations, call or write Linda L. Glatz, Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Information Technology and Technology Services, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; (301) 504–7671, or by e-mail to lglatz@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Estimated Burden The Commission staff estimates that at this time there are 751 establishments producing mattresses, mattress pads, futons, or other types of products required to test and keep records pursuant to 16 CFR part 1632. The staff further estimates that each firm will spend 26 hours for testing and recordkeeping annually for a total of 19,526 hours (751 firms × 26 hours = 19,526 total hours). The annualized cost PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9311 would be $875,000 based on 19,526 hours times $44.82/hour (based on total compensation of all civilian workers in managerial and professional positions in the U.S., July 2006, Bureau of Labor Statistics). B. Request for Comments The Commission solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: —Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information would have practical utility; —Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; —Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and —Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: February 26, 2007. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E7–3629 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Reading First Advisory Committee; Notice of Establishment Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. ACTION: Notice of Establishment of the Reading First Advisory Committee. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Secretary announces her intention to establish the Reading First Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (Pub. L. 92–463 as amended; 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) will govern the Committee. Purpose: Sections 1203(c)(2)(A) and 1202(e)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a panel to evaluate State Reading First applications and to review third-year progress reports submitted by States under the Reading First program. The activities of the panel (hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’) will be governed by FACA. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 9312 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices States submitted their Reading First applications to the Department in 2002 and 2003. Currently, the Department has approved the Reading First applications of all applicants but one. The Committee will evaluate this remaining application and, at the request of the Department, may review issues identified in other State applications. States submitted their third-year progress reports to the Department on or before November 30, 2006. The reports include, among other things, information on the progress State educational agencies and local educational agencies are making in reducing the number of students served under the Reading First program in grades 1, 2, and 3 who are reading below grade level. By statute, the Committee will review these reports. In addition, the Committee may advise the Secretary on other issues that the Secretary deems appropriate. By statute, the Committee will consist, at a minimum, of three individuals selected by each of the following: the Secretary of Education, the National Institute for Literacy, the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Any non-Federal members of the Committee will serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs). Committee members will serve for a period of three years or until the date of reauthorization of the ESEA, whichever is earlier. The Committee will choose one of its members to serve as the chairperson. The Team Leader of the Reading First program will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Committee. As appropriate, the Committee may form one or more subcommittees to assist it with its functions. For Additional Information: Contact Maria Worthen, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202, Telephone: (202) 205–5632. Dated: February 23, 2007. Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education. [FR Doc. E7–3590 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4000–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [CFDA NO. 84.361A] Office of Innovation and Improvement, Voluntary Public School Choice Program Notice announcing a technical assistance workshop. ACTION: SUMMARY: This notice provides information about a technical assistance workshop the Department will be holding to assist eligible applicants interested in preparing grant applications for fiscal year (FY) 2007 new awards under the Voluntary Public School Choice (VPSC) program. Staff will present information about the purpose of the VPSC program, selection criteria, application content, submission procedures, and reporting requirements. The notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2007 for the VPSC program was published in the Federal Register on February 1, 2007 (72 FR 4700). Iris A. Lane, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202–5970. Telephone: (202) 205–1999. E-mail: vpsc@ed.gov. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1– 800–877–8339. Individuals with disabilities may obtain this document in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audio tape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed in this section. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The technical assistance workshop will be conducted on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Hotel telephone: (202) 479– 4000. This site is in Washington, DC, across the street from the U.S. Department of Education headquarters at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW. This site is accessible by Metro on the Blue, Orange, Green, and Yellow lines at the 7th Street and Maryland Avenue exit of the L’Enfant Plaza station. Please contact the U.S. Department of Education contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT if you have any questions about the details of the workshop. Individuals interested in attending this workshop are encouraged to preregister by e-mailing their name, organization, and contact information to vpsc@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for this workshop. We encourage attendance from those who will be FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 responsible for submitting program applications or providing technical support for submission of program applications. Assistance to Individuals With Disabilities Attending the Technical Assistance Workshop The technical assistance workshop site is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the workshop (e.g., interpreting service, assistive listening device, or materials in an alternative format), notify the contact persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT. Electronic Access to This Document You may view this document, as well as other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) on the Internet at the following site: https://www.ed.gov/news/ fedregister. To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. If you have any questions about using the PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free, at 1–888–293–6498; or in the Washington, DC area at (202) 512–1530. Note: 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 on GPO Access at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/ index.html. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7225–7225g. Dated: February 23, 2007. Morgan S. Brown, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement. [FR Doc. E7–3613 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-Serving Institutions, and Native HawaiianServing Institutions programs; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.031T, 84.031N and 84.031W. Dates: Applications Available: March 1, 2007. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 16, 2007. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 40 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9311-9312]
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[FR Doc No: E7-3590]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Reading First Advisory Committee; Notice of Establishment

AGENCY: Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
Education.

ACTION: Notice of Establishment of the Reading First Advisory 
Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces her intention to establish the Reading 
First Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 
(Pub. L. 92-463 as amended; 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) will govern the 
Committee.
    Purpose: Sections 1203(c)(2)(A) and 1202(e)(2) of the Elementary 
and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) authorize the 
Secretary of Education to establish a panel to evaluate State Reading 
First applications and to review third-year progress reports submitted 
by States under the Reading First program. The activities of the panel 
(hereinafter referred to as the ``Committee'') will be governed by 
FACA.

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    States submitted their Reading First applications to the Department 
in 2002 and 2003. Currently, the Department has approved the Reading 
First applications of all applicants but one. The Committee will 
evaluate this remaining application and, at the request of the 
Department, may review issues identified in other State applications.
    States submitted their third-year progress reports to the 
Department on or before November 30, 2006. The reports include, among 
other things, information on the progress State educational agencies 
and local educational agencies are making in reducing the number of 
students served under the Reading First program in grades 1, 2, and 3 
who are reading below grade level. By statute, the Committee will 
review these reports. In addition, the Committee may advise the 
Secretary on other issues that the Secretary deems appropriate.
    By statute, the Committee will consist, at a minimum, of three 
individuals selected by each of the following: the Secretary of 
Education, the National Institute for Literacy, the National Research 
Council of the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Institute 
of Child Health and Human Development.
    Any non-Federal members of the Committee will serve as Special 
Government Employees (SGEs). Committee members will serve for a period 
of three years or until the date of reauthorization of the ESEA, 
whichever is earlier. The Committee will choose one of its members to 
serve as the chairperson. The Team Leader of the Reading First program 
will serve as the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Committee. 
As appropriate, the Committee may form one or more subcommittees to 
assist it with its functions.
    For Additional Information: Contact Maria Worthen, U.S. Department 
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202, 
Telephone: (202) 205-5632.

    Dated: February 23, 2007.
Margaret Spellings,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. E7-3590 Filed 2-28-07; 8:45 am]
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