Proposed Agency Information Collection, 31899-31900 [2015-13690]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices requirement that public local educational agencies and elementary and secondary schools provide equal educational opportunity. ED seeks OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act to collect from school districts, the elementary and secondary education data described in the sections of Attachment A. Dated: June 1, 2015. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–13644 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION List of Correspondence From January 1, 2014, Through March 31, 2014 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Secretary is publishing the following list of correspondence from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to individuals during the previous quarter. The correspondence describes the Department’s interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or the regulations that implement the IDEA. This list and the letters or other documents described in this list, with personally identifiable information redacted, as appropriate, can be found at: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/ guid/idea/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Duos or Mary Louise Dirrigl. Telephone: (202) 245–7605. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), you can call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–8339. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of this list and the letters or other documents described in this list in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting Laura Duos or Mary Louise Dirrigl at (202) 245–7605. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following list identifies correspondence from the Department issued from January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014. Under section 607(f) of the IDEA, the Secretary is required to publish this list quarterly in the Federal Register. The list includes those letters that contain interpretations of the requirements of the IDEA and its implementing regulations, as well as wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 letters and other documents that the Department believes will assist the public in understanding the requirements of the law. The list identifies the date and topic of each letter and provides summary information, as appropriate. To protect the privacy interests of the individual or individuals involved, personally identifiable information has been redacted, as appropriate. Part B—Assistance for Education of All Children With Disabilities Section 613—Local Educational Agency Eligibility Topic Addressed: Maintenance of Effort Æ Dear Colleague Letter dated March 13, 2014, regarding a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, related to the requirement in Part B of the IDEA that local educational agencies maintain the level of local, or State and local, expenditures for the education of children with disabilities. Section 614—Evaluations, Eligibility Determinations, Individualized Education Programs, and Educational Placements Topic Addressed: Individualized Education Programs Æ Letter dated February 7, 2014, to Texas Education Agency, Federal and State Education Policy Director Gene Lenz, regarding whether public agencies are required to report to parents of children who take alternate assessments aligned with alternate academic achievement standards on their child’s progress toward meeting the benchmarks or short-term objectives in their child’s individualized education program (IEP). Æ Letter dated March 21, 2014, to Maine Department of Education, Director of Special Services Janice Breton, regarding whether public agencies may use electronic mail to provide parents with their child’s IEPs and related documentation, such as progress reports. Section 615—Procedural Safeguards Topics Addressed: Independent Educational Evaluations Resolution Meetings Æ Letter dated February 10, 2014, to Maryland Attorney Diana M. Savit, regarding classroom observations by parents and third-party independent evaluators, and whether parents or their representatives may record resolution meetings. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31899 Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is 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 the 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. Dated: May 29, 2015. Sue Swenson, Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 2015–13658 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed Agency Information Collection Department of Energy. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. SUMMARY: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before August 3, 2015. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact DATES: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 31900 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 107 / Thursday, June 4, 2015 / Notices the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible. Written comments may be emailed to: mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov or mailed to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. Department of Energy, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments is sometimes delayed]. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be emailed to: mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov. Requests may also be mailed to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. Department of Energy, EE–5B, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments is sometimes delayed]. Calls may be directed to Mark Friedrichs at (202) 586–0124. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. New; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Surveys/ Interviews to Gather Expert Opinion on the Impact of DOE/EERE Building Technologies Office Investments in HVAC, Water-Heating, and Appliance Technologies; (3) Type of Request: {New}; (4) Purpose: The information collection will characterize counterfactual patterns of technology development and diffusion in the absence of DOE investments, so that by comparing these counterfactuals with actual observations the impacts of DOE investments can be estimated; this information is needed by DOE for budget justification and strategic planning; (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 to 250; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 150–250; (7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 250; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: 0. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Statutory Authority: DOE Org Act (42 U.S.C. 7101, et seq.) and 42 U.S.C. 16191 (AMO authority). Issued in Washington, DC on May 28, 2015. JoAnn Milliken, Deputy Director, Building Technologies Office, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015–13690 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:33 Jun 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee Meeting Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces a meeting of the Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 94–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Friday, June 26, 2015, 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Westin Crystal City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Rova, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 19901 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874; telephone: (301) 903–9096; email: Robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee (NEAC), formerly the Nuclear Energy Research Advisory Committee (NERAC), was established in 1998 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide advice on complex scientific, technical, and policy issues that arise in the planning, managing, and implementation of DOE’s civilian nuclear energy research programs. The committee is composed of 18 individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to nuclear energy. Purpose of the Meeting: To inform the committee of recent developments and current status of research programs and projects pursued by the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and receive advice and comments in return from the committee. Tentative Agenda: The meeting is expected to include presentations that cover such topics as an update on activities for the Office of Nuclear Energy. In addition, there will be presentations by Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee subcommittees. The agenda may change to accommodate committee business. For updates, one is directed the NEAC Web site: https://energy.gov/ne/services/ nuclear-energy-advisory-committee. Public Participation: Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so on the day of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 meeting, Friday, June 26, 2015. Approximately thirty minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed 5 minutes. Anyone who is not able to make the meeting or has had insufficient time to address the committee is invited to send a written statement to Bob Rova, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington DC 20585; or email: robert.rova@nuclear.energy.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available by contacting Mr. Rova at the address above or on the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy’s Web site at: https://energy.gov/ ne/services/nuclear-energy-advisorycommittee. Issued in Washington, DC on May 29, 2015. LaTayna R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–13692 Filed 6–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Proposed New Agency Information Collection U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for OMB review and comment. AGENCY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, EIA has submitted a request to the Office of OMB for a 3-year clearance of a new data collection survey—the EIA–63C, Densified Biomass Fuel Report. DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before July 6, 2015. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, please advise the DOE Desk Officer at OMB of your intention to make a submission as soon as possible. The Desk Officer may be telephoned at 202–395–4718 or contacted by email at Chad_S_ Whiteman@omb.eop.gov. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to the: DOE Desk Officer, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10102, 735 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, Chad_S_ Whiteman@omb.eop.gov And to SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 107 (Thursday, June 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31899-31900]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13690]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Proposed Agency Information Collection

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a 
proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for 
submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information shall have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be 
received on or before August 3, 2015. If you anticipate difficulty in 
submitting comments within that period, contact

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the person listed in ADDRESSES as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be emailed to: 
mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov or mailed to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. 
Department of Energy, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 
20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments is sometimes delayed].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be emailed to: mark.friedrichs@ee.doe.gov. Requests may also be mailed 
to Mark Friedrichs, U.S. Department of Energy, EE-5B, 1000 Independence 
Ave. SW., Washington DC 20585 [note that the receipt of mailed comments 
is sometimes delayed]. Calls may be directed to Mark Friedrichs at 
(202) 586-0124.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This information collection request 
contains: (1) OMB No. New; (2) Information Collection Request Title: 
Surveys/Interviews to Gather Expert Opinion on the Impact of DOE/EERE 
Building Technologies Office Investments in HVAC, Water-Heating, and 
Appliance Technologies; (3) Type of Request: {New{time} ; (4) Purpose: 
The information collection will characterize counterfactual patterns of 
technology development and diffusion in the absence of DOE investments, 
so that by comparing these counterfactuals with actual observations the 
impacts of DOE investments can be estimated; this information is needed 
by DOE for budget justification and strategic planning; (5) Annual 
Estimated Number of Respondents: 150 to 250; (6) Annual Estimated 
Number of Total Responses: 150-250; (7) Annual Estimated Number of 
Burden Hours: 250; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping 
Cost Burden: 0.

    Statutory Authority:  DOE Org Act (42 U.S.C. 7101, et seq.) and 
42 U.S.C. 16191 (AMO authority).

    Issued in Washington, DC on May 28, 2015.
JoAnn Milliken,
Deputy Director, Building Technologies Office, Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy.
[FR Doc. 2015-13690 Filed 6-3-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
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