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Download as PDF 42402 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 148 / Thursday, August 2, 2007 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES programs. As part of its effort to do so, there is a need to collect outcome information regarding the Corporation’s AmeriCorps programs consisting of AmeriCorps*State and National, AmeriCorps*VISTA, and AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). Information on program performance will be informed by a series of surveys of a sample of AmeriCorps members and sub-grantee organizations that deliver services. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Type of Review: Renewal. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Performance Measurement in AmeriCorps: Surveys of Members, Organizations and End Beneficiaries. OMB Number: 3045–0094. Frequency: Annual. Affected Public: Individuals and households, community and faith-based organizations, non-profits, state and local government and education institutions. Number of Respondents: 10,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: Ten minutes Total Burden Hours: 1,667 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Annual Cost (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): None. Dated: July 27, 2007. Kevin Cramer, Acting Director, Department of Research and Policy Development. [FR Doc. E7–14944 Filed 8–1–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:42 Aug 01, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary National Security Education Board Group of Advisors Meeting Under Secretary of Defense Personnel and Readiness. ACTION: Notice of meeting. 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Commenters should include the following subject line in their response ‘‘Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated collection name, e.g., ‘‘Upward Bound Evaluation’’]. Persons submitting comments electronically should not submit paper copies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Acting Leader, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, 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. Dated: July 30, 2007. James Hyler, Acting Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services Office of Management. Institute of Education Sciences Type of Review: New. Title: A Study of the Effectiveness of a School Improvement Intervention. Frequency: Semi-annually, annually. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. 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Requests for copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from https:// edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 3361. 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 ICDocketMgr@ed.gov 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 electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@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. [FR Doc. 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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of Education.

SUMMARY: The Acting Leader, Regulatory Information Management Services, 
Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review 
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 4, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, 
Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street NW., Room 10222, 
Washington, DC 20503. Commenters are encouraged to submit responses 
electronically by e-mail to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or via fax to 
(202) 395-6974. Commenters should include the following subject line in 
their response ``Comment: [insert OMB number], [insert abbreviated 
collection name, e.g., ``Upward Bound Evaluation'']. Persons submitting 
comments electronically should not submit paper copies.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Acting Leader, Regulatory Information 
Management Services, Office of Management, 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.

    Dated: July 30, 2007.
James Hyler,
Acting Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory 
Information Management Services Office of Management.

Institute of Education Sciences

    Type of Review: New.
    Title: A Study of the Effectiveness of a School Improvement 
Intervention.
    Frequency: Semi-annually, annually.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
     Responses: 3,979.
     Burden Hours: 6,452.
    Abstract: This randomized control trial study will examine the

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effectiveness of Success in Sight (SiS) in 52 elementary schools with 
low to moderate student achievement. This study will specifically 
examine the impact of SiS on student achievement and on school 
practices associated with school improvement. The primary data 
collection will include a teacher survey assessing school improvement 
practices (data-based decision-making, practices associated with 
improved student achievement, shared leadership, and purposeful 
community) and student achievement data. Data collection will occur 
over a two-year period. Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) will be used 
to determine the effects of SiS on school-level student achievement and 
school-level reform practices.
    Requests for copies of the information collection submission for 
OMB review may be accessed from https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting 
the ``Browse Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 
3361. 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 ICDocketMgr@ed.gov 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 electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@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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