Equity and Excellence Commission, 6774-6775 [2011-2768]

Download as PDF 6774 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES areas of national need, as identified by the Secretary. VI. Award Administration Information 1. Award Notices: If your application is successful, we notify your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and send you a Grant Award Notice (GAN). We may notify you informally, also. If your application is not evaluated or not selected for funding, we notify you. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements: We identify administrative and national policy requirements in the application package and reference these and other requirements in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice. We reference the regulations outlining the terms and conditions of an award in the Applicable Regulations section of this notice and include these and other specific conditions in the GAN. The GAN also incorporates your approved application as part of your binding commitments under the grant. 3. Reporting: (a) If you apply for a grant under this competition, you must ensure that you have in place the necessary processes and systems to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b). (b) At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. Grantees are required to use the electronic data instrument International Resource Information System (IRIS) to complete the final report. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to https://www.ed.gov/fund/ grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html. 4. Performance Measures: The objective for the UISFL program is to meet the Nation’s security and economic needs through the development of a national capacity in foreign languages and area and international studies. The Department will use the following UISFL performance measures to evaluate its success in meeting this objective: Performance measure 1: Percentage of Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program projects judged to be successful by the program VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 officer, based on a review of information provided in the annual performance reports. Performance measure 2: Percentage of critical languages addressed/covered by foreign language major, minor, or certificate programs created or enhanced; or by language courses created or enhanced; or by faculty or instructor positions created with Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language or matching funds in the reporting period. Efficiency measure: Cost per high quality, successfully-completed Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language project. The information provided by grantees in their performance reports submitted via IRIS will be the source of data for these measures. Reporting screens for institutions may be viewed at: https:// iris.ed.gov/iris/pdfs/uisfl.pdf. 5. Continuation Awards: In making a continuation award, the Secretary may consider, under 34 CFR 75.253, the extent to which a grantee has made ‘‘substantial progress toward meeting the objectives in its approved application.’’ This consideration includes the review of a grantee’s progress in meeting the targets and projected outcomes in its approved application, and whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner that is consistent with its approved application and budget. In making a continuation grant, the Secretary also considers whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23). VII. Agency Contact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Corey, International and Foreign Language Education, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., room 6069, Washington, DC 20006–8521. Telephone: (202) 502–7629 or by e-mail: christine.corey@ed.gov. If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1–800–877–8339. VIII. Other Information Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in section VII of this notice. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Electronic Access to This Document: 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), 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. 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. Dated: February 3, 2011. Eduardo M. Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. [FR Doc. 2011–2775 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Equity and Excellence Commission Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming meeting of the Equity and Excellence Commission (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: February 22, 2011. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Washington, DC at 400 Maryland Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202, in the Barnard Auditorium. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Chen, Designated Federal Official, Equity and Excellence Commission, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202. E-mail: Stephen.Chen@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 453–6624. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Commission is to collect information, analyze issues, and obtain broad public input regarding how the Federal government can increase educational opportunity by improving school funding equity. The Commission will also make recommendations for restructuring school finance systems to achieve equity in the distribution of educational resources and further SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1 srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices student performance, especially for the students at the lower end of the achievement gap. The Commission will examine the disparities in meaningful educational opportunities that give rise to the achievement gap, with a focus on systems of finance, and recommend appropriate ways in which Federal policies could address such disparities. The agenda for the Commissions’ first meeting will include a welcome by Department officials followed by a roundtable discussion focusing on the strategies for accomplishing its mission as stated in its charter. The agenda will also include a presentation on school resource equity and the development of a work plan for the Commission. Due to time constraints, there will not be a public comment period at this meeting, but individuals wishing to comment may contact Stephen Chen via e-mail at stephen.chen@ed.gov. Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in advance because seating may be limited. Please contact Stephen Chen at (202) 453–6624 or by e-mail at stephen.chen@ed.gov mailto:tracy.harris@ed.gov. 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 Stephen Chen at (202) 453–6624 no later than February 14, 2011. 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. Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available for public inspection at the Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.S.T. Electronic Access to This Document: You may 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) 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 questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1–866– 512–1830; or in the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512–1800. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights. [FR Doc. 2011–2768 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy. ACTION: Notice of Open Meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone: 202– 586–5600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Committee: The purpose of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee is to provide advice on development and implementation of programs related to ultra-deepwater architecture and technology to the Secretary of Energy and provide comments and recommendations and priorities for the Department of Energy Annual Plan per requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title IX, Subtitle J, Section 999D. Tentative Agenda: February 23, 2011 7:30 a.m.–8 a.m. Registration 8 a.m.–noon Call to Order, Opening Remarks, Overview of the Section 999 Research Portfolio (UltraDeepwater and NETL Complementary Research) 1 p.m.–4:45 p.m. Overview of Draft 2011 Annual Plan 4:45 p.m.–5 p.m. Public Comment 5 p.m. Adjourn Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. The Designated Federal Officer and the Chairman of the Committee will lead the meeting for the orderly conduct of business. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6775 regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact Elena Melchert at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least two business days prior to the meeting, and reasonable provisions will be made to include the presentation on the agenda. Public comment will follow the 5 minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 60 days at the Freedom of Information Public Reading Room, Room 1G–033, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Issued at Washington, DC, on February 3, 2011. Rachel Samuel, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–2762 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 January 31, 2011. Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER93–3–009. Applicants: The United Illuminating Company. Description: Supplement to Notice of Change in Status of The United Illuminating Company. Filed Date: 01/28/2011. Accession Number: 20110128–5319. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 18, 2011. Docket Numbers: ER98–4109–008; ER99–3426–014; ER01–1178–008; ER03–175–012; ER03–427–010; ER04– 170–012; ER08–100–013; ER09–1453– 004; ER09–1655–003. Applicants: El Dorado Energy, LLC; San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Sempra Energy Resources; Termoelectrica U.S., LLC; Mesquite Power, LLC; MxEnergy Electric Inc.; Sempra Energy Trading LLC; Gateway Energy Services Corporation; Fowler Ridge II Wind Farm LLC. Description: Notice of Non-Material Change in Status. Filed Date: 01/28/2011. Accession Number: 20110128–5299. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 18, 2011. E:\FR\FM\08FEN1.SGM 08FEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6774-6775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2768]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Equity and Excellence Commission

AGENCY: Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an 
upcoming meeting of the Equity and Excellence Commission (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: February 22, 2011.
    Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Washington, DC at 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202, in the Barnard Auditorium.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Chen, Designated Federal 
Official, Equity and Excellence Commission, U.S. Department of 
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202. E-mail: 
Stephen.Chen@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 453-6624.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the Commission is to collect 
information, analyze issues, and obtain broad public input regarding 
how the Federal government can increase educational opportunity by 
improving school funding equity. The Commission will also make 
recommendations for restructuring school finance systems to achieve 
equity in the distribution of educational resources and further

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student performance, especially for the students at the lower end of 
the achievement gap. The Commission will examine the disparities in 
meaningful educational opportunities that give rise to the achievement 
gap, with a focus on systems of finance, and recommend appropriate ways 
in which Federal policies could address such disparities.
    The agenda for the Commissions' first meeting will include a 
welcome by Department officials followed by a roundtable discussion 
focusing on the strategies for accomplishing its mission as stated in 
its charter. The agenda will also include a presentation on school 
resource equity and the development of a work plan for the Commission. 
Due to time constraints, there will not be a public comment period at 
this meeting, but individuals wishing to comment may contact Stephen 
Chen via e-mail at stephen.chen@ed.gov.
    Individuals interested in attending the meeting must register in 
advance because seating may be limited. Please contact Stephen Chen at 
(202) 453-6624 or by e-mail at stephen.chen@ed.gov 
mailto:tracy.harris@ed.gov. 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 Stephen Chen at (202) 453-6624 no later than 
February 14, 2011. 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.
    Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available 
for public inspection at the Department of Education, 400 Maryland 
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20202 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
E.S.T.
    Electronic Access to This Document: You may 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) 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 questions about using PDF, call the U.S. 
Government Printing Office (GPO), toll free at 1-866-512-1830; or in 
the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1800.

    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:


Russlynn Ali,
Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2011-2768 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000-01-P

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