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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 80. Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 376. Abstract: The RSA–2 collects expenditure and service data from state vocational rehabilitation agencies under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in order for the Rehabilitation Services Administration to manage, administer, and evaluate vocational rehabilitation programs. 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 4753. When you access the information collection, click on ‘‘Download Attachments’’ to view. 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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. [FR Doc. 2012–1801 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] Office of Elementary and Secondary Education BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Submission for OMB Review Department of Education. Comment request. 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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 04726. 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. 2012–1798 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Perkins Loan, Federal WorkStudy, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs; 2012–2013 Award Year Deadline Dates Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Secretary announces the 2012–2013 award year deadline dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs (collectively, the ‘‘campus-based programs’’). SUMMARY: The Federal Perkins Loan program encourages institutions to make lowinterest, long-term loans to needy undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education. The FWS program encourages the part-time employment of needy undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education and to involve the students in community service activities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 4548 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices The FSEOG program encourages institutions to provide grants to exceptionally needy undergraduate students to help pay for their cost of education. The Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG programs are authorized by parts E and C, and part A, subpart 3, respectively, of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Throughout the year, in its ‘‘Electronic Announcements,’’ the Department will continue to provide additional information for the individual deadline dates listed in the table under the Deadline Dates section of this notice. You will also find the information on the Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site at: www.ifap.ed.gov. Deadline Dates: The following table provides the 2012–2013 award year deadline dates for the submission of applications, reports, waiver requests, and other documents for the campusbased programs. Institutions must meet the established deadline dates to ensure consideration for funding or a waiver, as appropriate. 2012–2013 AWARD YEAR DEADLINE DATES What does an institution submit? How is it submitted? What is the deadline for submission? 1. The Campus-Based Reallocation Form designated for the return of 2011–2012 funds and the request for supplemental FWS funds for the 2012–2013 award year. The Reallocation Form must be submitted electronically via the Internet and is located in the ‘‘Setup’’ section of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The FISAP is located at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The FISAP must be submitted electronically via the Internet, and the FISAP’s signature page must be mailed to: FISAP Administrator, 2020 Company, LLC, 3110 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 950, Falls Church, VA 22042– 4548. The Work Colleges Program Report is located in the ‘‘Setup’’ section of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The report must be submitted electronically via the Internet, and a printed copy with an original signature must be submitted by one of the following methods: Hand deliver to: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, Grants & Campus-Based Division, 830 First Street, NE., Room 62E3, ATTN: Work Colleges Coordinator, Washington, DC 20002, or Mail to: The address listed above for hand delivery. However, please use ZIP Code 20202–5453. The Financial Assistance for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Expenditure Report is located in the ‘‘Setup’’ section of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The report must be submitted electronically via the Internet, and a printed copy with an original signature must be submitted by one of the following methods: Hand deliver to: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, Grants & Campus-Based Division, CTP Program, 830 First Street, NE., Room 62E3, Washington, DC 20002, or Mail to: The address listed above for hand delivery. However, please use ZIP Code 20202–5453. The FISAP is located at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The FISAP Edit Corrections and Perkins Cash on Hand Update must be submitted electronically via the Internet. The request for a waiver is located in Part II, Section C of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The request and justification must be submitted electronically via the Internet. August 17, 2012. 2. The 2011–2012 Fiscal Operations Report and 2013– 2014 Application to Participate (FISAP). 3. The Work Colleges Program Report of 2011–2012 award year expenditures. 4. The 2011–2012 Financial Assistance for Students with Intellectual Disabilities Expenditure Report. 5. The 2011–2012 FISAP Edit Corrections and Perkins Cash on Hand Update. emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 6. A request for a waiver of the 2013–2014 award year penalty for the underuse of 2011–2012 award year funds. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 Jan 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 October 1, 2012. October 1, 2012. October 1, 2012. December 14, 2012. February 8, 2013. 4549 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices 2012–2013 AWARD YEAR DEADLINE DATES—Continued What does an institution submit? What is the deadline for submission? How is it submitted? 7. The Institutional Application and Agreement for Participation in the Work Colleges Program for the 2013–2014 award year. The Institutional Application and Agreement for Participation in the Work Colleges Program can be found in the ‘‘Setup’’ section of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The application and agreement must be submitted electronically via the Internet, and a printed copy with original signature must be submitted by one of the following methods: Hand deliver to: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, Grants & Campus-Based Division, 830 First Street, NE., Room 62E3, ATTN: Work Colleges Coordinator, Washington, DC 20002, or Mail to: The address listed above for hand delivery. However, please use ZIP Code 20202–5453. 8. A request for a waiver of the FWS Community Service The FWS Community Service waiver request can be Expenditure Requirement for the 2013–2014 award year. found in the ‘‘Setup’’ section of the FISAP at the following Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov. The request and justification must be submitted electronically via the Internet. March 8, 2013. April 26, 2013. Note: • The deadline for electronic submissions is 11:59:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the applicable deadline date. Transmissions must be completed and accepted by 12:00:00 midnight to meet the deadline. • Paper documents that are sent through the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked or you must have a mail receipt stamped by the applicable deadline date. • Paper documents that are hand delivered by a commercial courier must be received no later than 4:30:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the applicable deadline date. • The Secretary may consider on a case-by-case basis the effect that a major disaster, as defined in section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)), or another unusual circumstance has on an institution in meeting the deadlines. emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery of Paper Documents Sources for Detailed Information on These Requests If you submit paper documents when permitted by mail or by hand delivery (or from a commercial courier), we accept as proof one of the following: (1) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the U.S. Postal Service. (2) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark. (3) A legibly dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial courier. (4) Other proof of mailing or delivery acceptable to the Secretary. If you mail your paper documents through the U.S. Postal Service, we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing: (1) A private metered postmark. (2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service. An institution should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an institution should check with its local post office. All institutions are encouraged to use certified or at least first-class mail. The Department accepts hand deliveries from you or a commercial courier between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. A more detailed discussion of each request for funds or waiver is provided in specific ‘‘Electronic Announcements,’’ which are posted on the Department’s IFAP Web site (www.ifap.ed.gov) at least 30 days before the established deadline date for the specific request. Information on these items is also found in the Federal Student Aid Handbook which is also posted on the Department’s IFAP Web site. Applicable Regulations: The following regulations apply to these programs: (1) Student Assistance General Provisions, 34 CFR part 668. (2) General Provisions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal WorkStudy Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 34 CFR part 673. (3) Federal Perkins Loan Program, 34 CFR part 674. (4) Federal Work-Study Programs, 34 CFR part 675. (5) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 34 CFR part 676. (6) Institutional Eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 34 CFR part 600. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 Jan 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (7) New Restrictions on Lobbying, 34 CFR part 82. (8) Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance), 34 CFR part 84. (9) Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement), 34 CFR part 85. (10) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, 34 CFR part 86. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Wicks, Director of Grants & Campus-Based Division, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, 830 First Street NE., Union Center Plaza, room 62E3, Washington, DC 20202–5453. Telephone: (202) 377– 3110 or via email: kathleen.wicks@ed.gov. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf, call the Federal Relay Service, toll free, at 1–(800) 877– 8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed in this section. Electronic Access to This Document: 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 E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1 4550 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 19 / Monday, January 30, 2012 / Notices available via the Federal Digital System at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site 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). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at: www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070b et seq. and 1087aa et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. Dated: January 25, 2012. James W. Runcie, Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid. [FR Doc. 2012–1966 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of an Open Conference Call Meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the announcement of a conference call meeting of the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. 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 this meeting. DATES: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. Time: 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. ADDRESSES: Not Applicable— Conference Call. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Glorimar Maldonado, Chief of Staff, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, 400 Maryland Ave. SW., Room 4W110, Washington, DC 20202; telephone: (202) 401–1411, (202) 401–0078, or (202) 870–1227. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics (the Commission) is established by Executive Order 13555 (Oct. 19, 2010). The Commission is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (Pub. L. 92–463; as amended, 5 U.S.C.A., Appendix 2) emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 Jan 27, 2012 Jkt 226001 which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the Commission is to advise the President and the Secretary of Education (Secretary) on all matters pertaining to the education attainment of the Hispanic community. The Commission shall advise the President and the Secretary in the following areas: (i) Developing, implementing, and coordinating educational programs and initiatives at the Department and other agencies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Hispanics of all ages; (ii) increasing the participation of the Hispanic community and HispanicServing Institutions in the Department’s programs and in education programs at other agencies; (iii) engaging the philanthropic, business, nonprofit, and education communities in a national dialogue regarding the mission and objectives of this order; (iv) establishing partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to meet the mission and policy objectives of this order. Agenda The Commission will discuss its 2012 strategic work plan from its October 2011 meeting, agree on upcoming meeting dates and establish subcommittees. There will not be an opportunity for public comment during this meeting due to time constraints. However, members of the public may submit written comments related to the work of the Commission via WhiteHousefor HispanicEducation@ed.gov no later than Feb. 3, 2012. A recording of this meeting will be posted on the Commission’s Web page at https://www2.ed.gov/about/ inits/list/hispanic-initiative/ no later than Feb. 13, 2012. Records are kept of all Commission proceedings and are available for public inspection at the office of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW., Room 4W108, Washington, DC 20202, Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Electronic Access to the 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: www.ed.gov/fedregister/. To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at this site. For questions about using PDF, call the U.S. Government Printing Office PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (GPO), toll free at 1–(866) 512–1830; or in the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512–0000. Martha Kanter, Under Secretary, Department of Education. [FR Doc. 2012–1965 Filed 1–27–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Promising and Practical Strategies to Increase Postsecondary Success AGENCY: Department of Education. Request for Information (RFI); Promising and Practical Strategies to Increase Postsecondary Success. ACTION: The Secretary of Education (Secretary) invites institutions of higher education (IHEs), non-profit organizations, States, systems of higher education, adult education providers, researchers, and institutional faculty and staff, or consortia of such entities, to provide the Department of Education (Department) with information about promising and practical strategies, practices, programs, and activities (promising and practical strategies) that have improved rates of postsecondary success, transfer, and graduation. The Department believes this information will be of interest to others in situations similar to those described in the submissions, and useful during future deliberations, possibly including discussions concerning improvements to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), and other legislative proposals to the Congress. We are most interested in obtaining information about strategies that emphasize the quality of what students learn and timely or accelerated attainment of postsecondary degrees or certificates, including industry-recognized credentials that lead to improved learning and employment outcomes. Information provided in response to this RFI will be posted on the Department’s postsecondary completion Web site (Postsecondary Completion Web site) in a form that will allow information about promising and practical strategies to be shared, commented on, and discussed by interested parties, including employees of IHEs, State officials, students, and members of the general public. SUMMARY: Responses to this RFI may be submitted at any time after the publication of this notice, but in order for a response to be considered in the first round of reviews, it should be submitted by April 30, 2012. We will DATES: E:\FR\FM\30JAN1.SGM 30JAN1

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal 
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs; 2012-2013 Award 
Year Deadline Dates

AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the 2012-2013 award year deadline 
dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary 
institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS), 
and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs 
(collectively, the ``campus-based programs'').

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Perkins Loan program encourages 
institutions to make low-interest, long-term loans to needy 
undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education.
    The FWS program encourages the part-time employment of needy 
undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education and 
to involve the students in community service activities.

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    The FSEOG program encourages institutions to provide grants to 
exceptionally needy undergraduate students to help pay for their cost 
of education.
    The Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG programs are authorized by 
parts E and C, and part A, subpart 3, respectively, of title IV of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
    Throughout the year, in its ``Electronic Announcements,'' the 
Department will continue to provide additional information for the 
individual deadline dates listed in the table under the Deadline Dates 
section of this notice. You will also find the information on the 
Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site at: 
www.ifap.ed.gov.
    Deadline Dates: The following table provides the 2012-2013 award 
year deadline dates for the submission of applications, reports, waiver 
requests, and other documents for the campus-based programs. 
Institutions must meet the established deadline dates to ensure 
consideration for funding or a waiver, as appropriate.

                                       2012-2013 Award Year Deadline Dates
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    What does an institution submit?           How is it submitted?        What is the deadline for submission?
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1. The Campus-Based Reallocation Form    The Reallocation Form must be    August 17, 2012.
 designated for the return of 2011-2012   submitted electronically via
 funds and the request for supplemental   the Internet and is located in
 FWS funds for the 2012-2013 award year.  the ``Setup'' section of the
                                          FISAP at the following Web
                                          site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
2. The 2011-2012 Fiscal Operations       The FISAP is located at the      October 1, 2012.
 Report and 2013-2014 Application to      following Web site:
 Participate (FISAP).                     www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The FISAP must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet, and the FISAP's
                                          signature page must be mailed
                                          to: FISAP Administrator, 2020
                                          Company, LLC, 3110 Fairview
                                          Park Drive, Suite 950, Falls
                                          Church, VA 22042-4548.
3. The Work Colleges Program Report of   The Work Colleges Program        October 1, 2012.
 2011-2012 award year expenditures.       Report is located in the
                                          ``Setup'' section of the FISAP
                                          at the following Web site:
                                          www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The report must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet, and a printed copy
                                          with an original signature
                                          must be submitted by one of
                                          the following methods:.
                                         Hand deliver to: U.S.
                                          Department of Education,
                                          Federal Student Aid, Grants &
                                          Campus-Based Division, 830
                                          First Street, NE., Room 62E3,
                                          ATTN: Work Colleges
                                          Coordinator, Washington, DC
                                          20002, or.
                                         Mail to: The address listed
                                          above for hand delivery.
                                          However, please use ZIP Code
                                          20202-5453..
4. The 2011-2012 Financial Assistance    The Financial Assistance for     October 1, 2012.
 for Students with Intellectual           Students with Intellectual
 Disabilities Expenditure Report.         Disabilities Expenditure
                                          Report is located in the
                                          ``Setup'' section of the FISAP
                                          at the following Web site:
                                          www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The report must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet, and a printed copy
                                          with an original signature
                                          must be submitted by one of
                                          the following methods:.
                                         Hand deliver to: U.S.
                                          Department of Education,
                                          Federal Student Aid, Grants &
                                          Campus-Based Division, CTP
                                          Program, 830 First Street,
                                          NE., Room 62E3, Washington, DC
                                          20002, or.
                                         Mail to: The address listed
                                          above for hand delivery.
                                          However, please use ZIP Code
                                          20202-5453.
5. The 2011-2012 FISAP Edit Corrections  The FISAP is located at the      December 14, 2012.
 and Perkins Cash on Hand Update.         following Web site:
                                          www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The FISAP Edit Corrections and
                                          Perkins Cash on Hand Update
                                          must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet.
6. A request for a waiver of the 2013-   The request for a waiver is      February 8, 2013.
 2014 award year penalty for the          located in Part II, Section C
 underuse of 2011-2012 award year funds.  of the FISAP at the following
                                          Web site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The request and justification
                                          must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet.

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7. The Institutional Application and     The Institutional Application    March 8, 2013.
 Agreement for Participation in the       and Agreement for
 Work Colleges Program for the 2013-      Participation in the Work
 2014 award year.                         Colleges Program can be found
                                          in the ``Setup'' section of
                                          the FISAP at the following Web
                                          site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The application and agreement
                                          must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet, and a printed copy
                                          with original signature must
                                          be submitted by one of the
                                          following methods:.
                                         Hand deliver to:...............
                                         U.S. Department of Education,
                                          Federal Student Aid, Grants &
                                          Campus-Based Division, 830
                                          First Street, NE., Room 62E3,
                                          ATTN: Work Colleges
                                          Coordinator, Washington, DC
                                          20002, or.
                                         Mail to: The address listed
                                          above for hand delivery.
                                          However, please use ZIP Code
                                          20202-5453.
8. A request for a waiver of the FWS     The FWS Community Service        April 26, 2013.
 Community Service Expenditure            waiver request can be found in
 Requirement for the 2013-2014 award      the ``Setup'' section of the
 year.                                    FISAP at the following Web
                                          site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
                                         The request and justification
                                          must be submitted
                                          electronically via the
                                          Internet.
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Note:
 The deadline for electronic submissions is 11:59:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the applicable
  deadline date. Transmissions must be completed and accepted by 12:00:00 midnight to meet the deadline.
 Paper documents that are sent through the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked or you must have a
  mail receipt stamped by the applicable deadline date.
 Paper documents that are hand delivered by a commercial courier must be received no later than 4:30:00
  p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the applicable deadline date.
 The Secretary may consider on a case-by-case basis the effect that a major disaster, as defined in
  section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)), or
  another unusual circumstance has on an institution in meeting the deadlines.

Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery of Paper Documents

    If you submit paper documents when permitted by mail or by hand 
delivery (or from a commercial courier), we accept as proof one of the 
following:
    (1) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the 
U.S. Postal Service.
    (2) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.
    (3) A legibly dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a 
commercial courier.
    (4) Other proof of mailing or delivery acceptable to the Secretary.
    If you mail your paper documents through the U.S. Postal Service, 
we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:
    (1) A private metered postmark.
    (2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.
    An institution should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not 
uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an 
institution should check with its local post office. All institutions 
are encouraged to use certified or at least first-class mail.
    The Department accepts hand deliveries from you or a commercial 
courier between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Washington, DC time, Monday 
through Friday except Federal holidays.

Sources for Detailed Information on These Requests

    A more detailed discussion of each request for funds or waiver is 
provided in specific ``Electronic Announcements,'' which are posted on 
the Department's IFAP Web site (www.ifap.ed.gov) at least 30 days 
before the established deadline date for the specific request. 
Information on these items is also found in the Federal Student Aid 
Handbook which is also posted on the Department's IFAP Web site.
    Applicable Regulations: The following regulations apply to these 
programs:
    (1) Student Assistance General Provisions, 34 CFR part 668.
    (2) General Provisions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program, 
Federal Work-Study Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational 
Opportunity Grant Program, 34 CFR part 673.
    (3) Federal Perkins Loan Program, 34 CFR part 674.
    (4) Federal Work-Study Programs, 34 CFR part 675.
    (5) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 34 
CFR part 676.
    (6) Institutional Eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 
1965, as amended, 34 CFR part 600.
    (7) New Restrictions on Lobbying, 34 CFR part 82.
    (8) Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial 
Assistance), 34 CFR part 84.
    (9) Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement), 34 
CFR part 85.
    (10) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, 34 CFR part 86.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Wicks, Director of Grants & 
Campus-Based Division, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student 
Aid, 830 First Street NE., Union Center Plaza, room 62E3, Washington, 
DC 20202-5453. Telephone: (202) 377-3110 or via email: 
kathleen.wicks@ed.gov.
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    Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070b et seq. and 1087aa et seq.; 
42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.

    Dated: January 25, 2012.
James W. Runcie,
Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid.
[FR Doc. 2012-1966 Filed 1-27-12; 8:45 am]
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