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site is not available. Written requests for
information or comments submitted by
postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the Director of the
Information Collection Clearance
Division, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ,
Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E105,
Washington, DC 20202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Michelle
Meier, (202) 245–7890.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is
soliciting comments on the proposed
information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. 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 through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: Measures and
Methods for the National Reporting
System for Adult Education.
OMB Control Number: 1830–0027.
Type of Review: An extension of an
existing information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: State,
Local and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 5,700.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours:
Abstract: Title II of the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA—Pub. L. 105–
220), entitled the Adult Education and
Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), creates a
partnership among the Federal
government, States, and localities to
provide, on a voluntary basis, adult
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education and literacy services. Section
212 of Title II requires that a
comprehensive performance
accountability system be established to
assess the effectiveness of eligible
agencies in achieving continuous
improvement of adult education and
literacy activities in order to optimize
the return on the Federal investment.
The accountability system must include
the following measures of performance.
These measures are referred to in
AEFLA as ‘‘core indicators are:
Demonstrated improvements in adult
learners’ literacy skill levels; placement
in, retention in, or completion of
postsecondary education, training,
unsubsidized employment or career
advancement; and receipt of a
secondary school diploma or its
recognized equivalent. States submit 10
required tables, 6 optional tables, 4
financial reports, 1 narrative report, and
1 data quality checklist.
assessment and management; and cleanup science and technology activities.
Additionally, the renewal of the
Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board has been
determined to be essential to conduct
the Department of Energy’s business and
to be in the public interest in
connection with the performance of
duties imposed on the Department of
Energy, by law and agreement. The
Board will operate in accordance with
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, and rules and
regulations issued in implementation of
that Act.
Further information regarding this
Advisory Board may be obtained from
Mr. David Borak, Designated Federal
Officer, at (202) 586–9928.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 11,
2014.
Amy Bodette,
Committee Management Officer.
Dated: April 14, 2014.
Stephanie Valentine,
Acting Director, Information Collection
Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and
Records Management Services, Office of
Management.
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Soil Water Monitoring Systems, LLC
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AGENCY:
Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board
Office of Environmental
Management, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section
14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), and in
accordance with Title 41 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, section 102–
3.65(a), and following consultation with
the Committee Management Secretariat,
General Services Administration, notice
is hereby given that the Environmental
Management Site-Specific Advisory
Board (EM SSAB or Board) will be
renewed for a two-year period beginning
April 11, 2014.
The Board provides the Assistant
Secretary for Environmental
Management (EM) with information,
advice, and recommendations
concerning issues affecting the EM
program at various sites. These sitespecific issues include clean-up
standards and environmental
restoration; waste management and
disposition; stabilization and
disposition of non-stockpile nuclear
materials; excess facilities; future land
use and long-term stewardship; risk
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of the General Counsel,
Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of intent to grant
exclusive patent license.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SUMMARY:
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Notice is hereby given to an
intent to grant to Soil Water Monitoring
Systems, LLC of Kennewick, WA, an
exclusive license to practice the
inventions described in U.S. Patent No.
6,752,007 entitled ‘‘Horizontal
Advanced Tensiometer’’. The invention
is owned by the United States of
America, as represented by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE).
DATES: Written comments or
nonexclusive license applications are to
be received at the address listed below
no later than May 2, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Office of the Assistant
General Counsel for Technology
Transfer and Intellectual Property, U.S.
Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20585.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael Badagliacca, Office of the
Assistant General Counsel for
Technology Transfer and Intellectual
Property, U.S. Department of Energy,
Forrestal Building, Room 6F–067, 1000
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20585; Telephone (202) 586–4792.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 35 U.S.C.
209 provides federal agencies with
authority to grant exclusive licenses in
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board
AGENCY: Office of Environmental Management, Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of Charter Renewal.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), and in accordance with Title 41 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, section 102-3.65(a), and following
consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General
Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Environmental
Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB or Board) will be
renewed for a two-year period beginning April 11, 2014.
The Board provides the Assistant Secretary for Environmental
Management (EM) with information, advice, and recommendations
concerning issues affecting the EM program at various sites. These
site-specific issues include clean-up standards and environmental
restoration; waste management and disposition; stabilization and
disposition of non-stockpile nuclear materials; excess facilities;
future land use and long-term stewardship; risk assessment and
management; and clean-up science and technology activities.
Additionally, the renewal of the Environmental Management Site-
Specific Advisory Board has been determined to be essential to conduct
the Department of Energy's business and to be in the public interest in
connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Department of
Energy, by law and agreement. The Board will operate in accordance with
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and rules and
regulations issued in implementation of that Act.
Further information regarding this Advisory Board may be obtained
from Mr. David Borak, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 586-9928.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2014.
Amy Bodette,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-08806 Filed 4-16-14; 8:45 am]
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