Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests, 48377-48378 [E8-19142]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Notices Endangered Species Act of 1973, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and other applicable laws and regulations. Dated: August 7, 2008. Jon L. Christensen, Colonel, Corps of Engineers, District Engineer. [FR Doc. E8–19164 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–CY–P Dated: August 13, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request SUMMARY: ebenthall on PRODPC60 with NOTICES Institute of Education Sciences Department of Education. The IC Clearance Official, 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 18, 2008. 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 IC Clearance Official, 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 AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. Type of Review: Extension. Title: National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) Wave 5 Interviews and Questionnaires. Frequency: Biennially. Affected Public: Individuals or household. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 3,912. Burden Hours: 1,423. Abstract: This ICR is for Wave 5 data collection for the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2). NLTS2 began in 2000 with a sample of approximately 12,000 youth who were 13 through 16 years old and receiving special education services. Wave 5 data collection will take place in the 9th year of the project and will consist of parent and youth interviews conducted by phone or mail. This will be the last round of data collection for NLTS2 and will focus primarily on early adulthood, including postsecondary education, employment, and community adjustment. 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 3698. 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., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202–401–0920. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48377 Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1– 800–877–8339. [FR Doc. E8–19140 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUMMARY: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 20, 2008. 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 IC Clearance Official, 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. 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1 48378 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Notices through the use of information technology. Dated: August 13, 2008. Angela C. Arrington, IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management. Federal Student Aid ebenthall on PRODPC60 with NOTICES Type of Review: New. Title: Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration and Inspirational Message Features. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or household. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 54,000. Burden Hours: 8,100. Abstract: College.gov’s target audience is 9th–12th grade high school students with a focus on students from underrepresented populations. The purpose for including the account registration and inspirational message features in college.gov is to enhance the interactivity and engagement aspects of the site. These features are critical for fully engaging students in the site, for keeping their interest and attention, and for providing inspiration and hope to students (especially to underrepresented populations) that a postsecondary education is possible. The features also support the peer-to-peer aspect of the site and provide relatable role models of students ‘‘Just like them’’ that can show that higher education is possible for all students. Web site users have the option of registering with college.gov. In order to register, a user selects the registration link, inputs six data elements and, after providing consent to the site’s terms and conditions, submits that information to the Department. Once the account registration process is completed, the user has the option of creating their own inspirational message by uploading a photo and adding their ‘‘I’m Going’’ statement about why they want to pursue education beyond high school. The inspirational message (hereafter ‘‘billboard’’) is saved within college.gov and can be shared with others. After a user creates a billboard, they can choose to: (1) Have their billboard featured on college.gov’s home page (visitors can browse through approved usergenerated billboards); (2) send their family, friends and other supporters a link to the college.gov home page with their billboard; (3) add a tool to their Facebook profile that displays their billboard and lets their friends provide messages of support and encouragement; or (4) add the billboard to any of their other Web sites. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 3803. 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., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202–401–0920. 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. E8–19142 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 659–000] Crisp County Power Commission; Notice of Authorization for Continued Project Operation August 12, 2008. On August 3, 2006, the Crisp County Power Commission, licensee for the Lake Blackshear, filed an application for a new or subsequent license pursuant to the Federal Power Act (FPA) and the Commission’s regulations thereunder. The Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project is located on the Flint River in Worth, Lee, Sumter, Dooly, and Crisp Counties, near Cordele, Georgia. The license for Project No. 659 was issued for a period ending August 9, 2008. Section 15(a)(1) of the FPA, 16 U.S.C. 808(a)(1), requires the Commission, at the expiration of a license term, to issue from year-to-year an annual license to the then licensee under the terms and conditions of the prior license until a new license is issued, or the project is otherwise disposed of as provided in section 15 or any other applicable section of the FPA. If the project’s prior license waived the applicability of section 15 of the FPA, then, based on section 9(b) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 558(c), and as set forth at 18 CFR 16.21(a), if the licensee of such project PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 has filed an application for a subsequent license, the licensee may continue to operate the project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license after the minor or minor part license expires, until the Commission acts on its application. If the licensee of such a project has not filed an application for a subsequent license, then it may be required, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.21(b), to continue project operations until the Commission issues someone else a license for the project or otherwise orders disposition of the project. If the project is subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that an annual license for Project No. 659 is issued to the Crisp County Power Commission, for a period effective August 10, 2008 through August 9, 2009, or until the issuance of a new license for the project or other disposition under the FPA, whichever comes first. If issuance of a new license (or other disposition) does not take place on or before August 9, 2009, notice is hereby given that, pursuant to 18 CFR 16.18(c), an annual license under section 15(a)(1) of the FPA is renewed automatically without further order or notice by the Commission, unless the Commission orders otherwise. If the project is not subject to section 15 of the FPA, notice is hereby given that the Crisp County Power Commission, is authorized to continue operation of the Lake Blackshear Hydroelectric Project until such time as the Commission acts on its application for a subsequent license. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–19123 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings August 13, 2008. Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings: Docket Numbers: RP08–338–002. Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. Description: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co submits the 2nd Sub Thirteenth Revised Sheet 405C and 2nd Sub Original Sheet 405C.01 for inclusion in their FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1. Filed Date: 08/08/2008. Accession Number: 20080813–0111. E:\FR\FM\19AUN1.SGM 19AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 19, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48377-48378]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19142]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: Department of Education.

SUMMARY: The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management 
Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed 
information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 20, 2008.

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 IC Clearance Official, 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.
    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

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through the use of information technology.

    Dated: August 13, 2008.
Angela C. Arrington,
IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, 
Office of Management.

Federal Student Aid

    Type of Review: New.
    Title: Information Collection for College.gov Account Registration 
and Inspirational Message Features.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or household.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:

     Responses: 54,000.
     Burden Hours: 8,100.

    Abstract: College.gov's target audience is 9th-12th grade high 
school students with a focus on students from underrepresented 
populations. The purpose for including the account registration and 
inspirational message features in college.gov is to enhance the 
interactivity and engagement aspects of the site. These features are 
critical for fully engaging students in the site, for keeping their 
interest and attention, and for providing inspiration and hope to 
students (especially to underrepresented populations) that a 
postsecondary education is possible. The features also support the 
peer-to-peer aspect of the site and provide relatable role models of 
students ``Just like them'' that can show that higher education is 
possible for all students. Web site users have the option of 
registering with college.gov. In order to register, a user selects the 
registration link, inputs six data elements and, after providing 
consent to the site's terms and conditions, submits that information to 
the Department. Once the account registration process is completed, the 
user has the option of creating their own inspirational message by 
uploading a photo and adding their ``I'm Going'' statement about why 
they want to pursue education beyond high school. The inspirational 
message (hereafter ``billboard'') is saved within college.gov and can 
be shared with others. After a user creates a billboard, they can 
choose to: (1) Have their billboard featured on college.gov's home page 
(visitors can browse through approved user-generated billboards); (2) 
send their family, friends and other supporters a link to the 
college.gov home page with their billboard; (3) add a tool to their 
Facebook profile that displays their billboard and lets their friends 
provide messages of support and encouragement; or (4) add the billboard 
to any of their other Web sites.
    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 3803. 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., 
LBJ, Washington, DC 20202-4537. Requests may also be electronically 
mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202-401-0920. 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. E8-19142 Filed 8-18-08; 8:45 am]
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