President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, 61348-61349 [2011-25466]

Download as PDF 61348 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices collection requests. The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) 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. Dated: September 29, 2011. Darrin King, Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Institute of Education Sciences Type of Review: Revision. Title of Collection: Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Class of 2010–11 (ECLS–K:2011) Spring FirstGrade and Fall Second-Grade Data Collections. OMB Control Number: 1850–0750. Agency Form Number(s): N/A. Frequency of Responses: Annually. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 143,138. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 49,128. Abstract: The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010–11 (ECLS–K:2011), sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education, is a survey that focuses on children’s early school experiences beginning with kindergarten and continuing through the fifth grade. 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This submission requests VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Oct 03, 2011 Jkt 226001 Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) clearance for (1) A spring 2012 first-grade national data collection; (2) a fall 2012 second-grade data collection with the same 30 percent subsample for which data will be collected in the fall 2011 first-grade collection; and (3) a 60day Federal Register notice waiver for the next OMB clearance package to be submitted in June of 2012 for the spring 2013 second-grade data collection, recruitment for the spring 2014 thirdgrade data collection, and tracking students for the spring 2014 third-grade and spring 2015 fourth-grade data collection. Copies of the information collection submission for OMB review may be accessed from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain or from the Department’s Web site at https://edicsweb.ed.gov, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections’’ link and by clicking on link number 4677. 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 the Internet address ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202– 401–0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection and OMB Control Number when making your request. 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. 2011–25556 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders U.S. Department of Education, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. ACTION: Notice of an open meeting. AGENCY: The notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Commission). The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend. Dates: October 13, 2011. Time: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. P.DT. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dates: October 15, 2011. Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. P.D.T. ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada at a specific venue to be determined. Members of the public seeking entrance to the meeting location should e-mail their request to Kate. Moraras@ed.gov by October 7, 2011. Additional updates as to the specific meeting location will be available on the Commission’s Web site at https://www2. ed.gov/about/inits/list/asian-americansinitiative/. Phone: 202–453–5508. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Moraras, White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202; telephone: (202) 453–5508 fax: 202–453–5632 or by email at whitehouseaapi@ed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is established under Executive Order 13515, dated October 14, 2009. Per E.O. 13515, the Commission shall provide advice to the President, through the Secretaries of Education and Commerce, as Co-Chairs of the Initiative, on: (i) The development, monitoring, and coordination of executive branch efforts to improve the quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in Federal programs in which such persons may be underserved; (ii) the compilation of research and data related to AAPI populations and subpopulations; (iii) the development, monitoring, and coordination of Federal efforts to improve the economic and community development of AAPI businesses; and (iv) strategies to increase public and private-sector collaboration, and community involvement in improving the health, education, environment, and well-being of AAPIs. Agenda The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategic planning; review work of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and determine key strategies to help meet the Commission’s charge as established in E.O. 13515. Additional Information Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Kate Moraras at (202) 453–5508, no later than Wednesday, October 5, 2011. We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date, but, E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 192 / Tuesday, October 4, 2011 / Notices 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 office of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202, Monday– Friday during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 1–866–512–1800; or in the Washington, DC area at 202–512–0000. Martha Kanter, Under Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–25466 Filed 10–3–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students With Disabilities U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. ACTION: Notice of an open meeting via conference call. AGENCY: The notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting of the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities. The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend. DATES: October 24, 2011. Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet via conference call on October 24, 2011. Members of the public have the option of participating in the open meeting remotely. Remote access will be provided via an internet webinar service pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:03 Oct 03, 2011 Jkt 226001 utilizing VoiP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). The login address for members of the public is https:// aimpsc.ilinc.com/join/vfhzhzk. This login information is also provided via the Commission’s public listserv at pscpublic@lists.cast.org and posted at the following site: https://www2.ed.gov/ about/bdscomm/list/aim/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Shook, Program Specialist, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, United States Department of Education, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202; telephone: (202) 245–7642, fax: 202– 245–7638. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities (the Commission) is established under Section 772 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Public Law 110–315, dated August 14, 2008. The Commission is established to (a) conduct a comprehensive study, which will—(I) assess the barriers and systemic issues that may affect, and technical solutions available that may improve, the timely delivery and quality of accessible instructional materials for postsecondary students with print disabilities, as well as the effective use of such materials by faculty and staff; and (II) make recommendations related to the development of a comprehensive approach to improve the opportunities for postsecondary students with print disabilities to access instructional materials in specialized formats in a timeframe comparable to the availability of instructional materials for postsecondary nondisabled students. In making recommendations for the study, the Commission shall consider— (I) how students with print disabilities may obtain instructional materials in accessible formats within a timeframe comparable to the availability of instructional materials for nondisabled students; and to the maximum extent practicable, at costs comparable to the costs of such materials for nondisabled students; (II) the feasibility and technical parameters of establishing standardized electronic file formats, such as the National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard as defined in Section 674(e)(3) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to be provided by publishers of instructional materials to producers of materials in specialized formats, institutions of higher education, and eligible students; (III) the feasibility of establishing a national clearinghouse, repository, or file-sharing network for PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61349 electronic files in specialized formats and files used in producing instructional materials in specialized formats, and a list of possible entities qualified to administer such clearinghouse, repository, or network; (IV) the feasibility of establishing market-based solutions involving collaborations among publishers of instructional materials, producers of materials in specialized formats, and institutions of higher education; (V) solutions utilizing universal design; and (VI) solutions for low-incidence, highcost requests for instructional materials in specialized formats. During the meeting, the Commission will review and approve the final draft of the Commission’s report to Congress and the Secretary. Given the limited meeting time, the Commission does not anticipate that there will be an opportunity for public comment during the teleconference meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments to the AIM Commission Web site at aimcommission@ed.gov, and the Commission will respond to the comments if possible. Members of the public who would like to offer comments as part of the meeting may submit written comments to AIMCommission@ed.gov or by mail to Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, 550 12th St., SW., Room PCP–5113, Washington, DC 20202. All submissions will become part of the public record. Members of the public may also join the Commission’s list serv at PSCpublic@lists.cast.org. Detailed minutes of the meeting, including summaries of the activities of the closed sessions and related matters that are informative to the public and consistent with the policy of section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) will be available to the public. Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available for public inspection at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, United States Department of Education, 550 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20202, Monday–Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional Information Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order to listen to the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Elizabeth Shook at (202) 245–7642, no later than October 14, 2011. We will make every attempt to meet requests for accommodations after E:\FR\FM\04OCN1.SGM 04OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25466]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, President's Advisory Commission 
on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

ACTION: Notice of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting 
of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders (Commission). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify the public of 
its opportunity to attend.
    Dates: October 13, 2011.
    Time: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. P.DT.
    Dates: October 15, 2011.
    Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. P.D.T.

ADDRESSES: The Commission will meet in Las Vegas, Nevada at a specific 
venue to be determined. Members of the public seeking entrance to the 
meeting location should e-mail their request to Kate.Moraras@ed.gov by 
October 7, 2011. Additional updates as to the specific meeting location 
will be available on the Commission's Web site at https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/list/asian-americans-initiative/.
    Phone: 202-453-5508.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Moraras, White House Initiative 
on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20202; telephone: (202) 453-5508 fax: 202-453-5632 or by 
e-mail at whitehouseaapi@ed.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President's Advisory Commission on Asian 
Americans and Pacific Islanders is established under Executive Order 
13515, dated October 14, 2009. Per E.O. 13515, the Commission shall 
provide advice to the President, through the Secretaries of Education 
and Commerce, as Co-Chairs of the Initiative, on: (i) The development, 
monitoring, and coordination of executive branch efforts to improve the 
quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in Federal 
programs in which such persons may be underserved; (ii) the compilation 
of research and data related to AAPI populations and subpopulations; 
(iii) the development, monitoring, and coordination of Federal efforts 
to improve the economic and community development of AAPI businesses; 
and (iv) strategies to increase public and private-sector 
collaboration, and community involvement in improving the health, 
education, environment, and well-being of AAPIs.

Agenda

    The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategic planning; review 
work of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders; and determine key strategies to help meet the Commission's 
charge as established in E.O. 13515.

Additional Information

    Individuals who will need accommodations for a disability in order 
to attend the meeting (e.g., interpreting services, assistive listening 
devices, or material in alternative format) should notify Kate Moraras 
at (202) 453-5508, no later than Wednesday, October 5, 2011. We will 
attempt to meet requests for accommodations after this date, but,

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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 office of the White House Initiative on 
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, U.S. Department of Education, 
400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202, Monday-Friday during 
the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    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-
1800; or in the Washington, DC area at 202-512-0000.

Martha Kanter,
Under Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-25466 Filed 10-3-11; 8:45 am]
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