Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Natural Experiments and Model Career-Focused Schools: An Environmental Scan, 44946-44947 [2015-18438]

Download as PDF 44946 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Notices Follow-Up Study, and in this request as the PISA Validation Study—will provide information about how students’ skills and experiences at age 15, collected through PISA, relate to subsequent literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, as well as educational attainment, education and work experiences, skills used in daily life, career intentions, and aspects of well-being. In fall 2015, when these students will be around 18 years of age, they will be asked to take the web-based version of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ’s (OECD) Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) assessment and background questionnaire—the Education and Skills Online (ESO). In fall 2013, students in the United States who participated in PISA 2012 and supplied contact information were contacted and invited to update their contact information in preparation for the follow-up study (OMB# 1850–0900 v.1). In March 2015, OMB approved recruitment of the PISA 2012 sample respondents who have been successfully located; administer ESO to a field test sample in the 2015; and subsequently administering ESO to a main study sample in later 2015 (OMB# 1850–0900 v.2). This submission is to add another module, the subjective well-being and health (SWBH) module, to the validation study questionnaire per OECD requirement. The SWBH module was included in the first approval for PISA Validation Study 2015 (OMB# 1850–0900 v.1) and is now being added to the final field test and main study questionnaire in the currently active PISA Validation Study 2015 record (OMB# 1850–0900 v.2). Dated: July 22, 2015. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–18350 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES [Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0066] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Performance Report Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education (ED). AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 ACTION: Notice. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://wwww.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2015–ICCD–0066. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. 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, Room 2E103, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Rebecca Ell, 202–502–7779. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Performance Report. OMB Control Number: 1840–0748. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector, State, Local and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 291. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,273. Abstract: Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) grantees must submit a performance report annually. The reports are used to evaluate grantee performance. Further, the data from the reports will be aggregated to evaluate the accomplishments and impact of the GAANN Program as a whole. Results will be reported to the Secretary in order to respond to GPRA requirements. Dated: July 22, 2015. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–18356 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2015–ICCD–0097] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Natural Experiments and Model CareerFocused Schools: An Environmental Scan Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://wwww.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2015–ICCD–0097. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Notices www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. 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, Room 2E115, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Braden Goetz, (202) 245–7405. 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: Natural Experiments and Model Career-Focused Schools: An Environmental Scan. OMB Control Number: 1830–NEW. Type of Review: A new information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 100. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 25. Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to determine the extent to VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 which there are natural circumstances that approximate random assignment among a group of college- and careerfocused schools that belong to one or more school reform networks. A survey will be administered to principals of these schools to determine if they are oversubscribed and use lotteries for student admission. If a sufficient number of schools with such practices are identified, future research could use these naturally occurring experimental conditions to investigate differences in the outcomes achieved by students who attend these types of schools. Dated: July 23, 2015. Tomakie Washington, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–18438 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Paducah Department of Energy (DOE). Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. 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: Thursday, August 27, 2015 6:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Barkley Centre, 111 Memorial Drive, Paducah, Kentucky 42001. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Woodard, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, Department of Energy Paducah Site Office, Post Office Box 1410, MS–103, Paducah, Kentucky 42001, (270) 441–6825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Board: The purpose of the Board is to make recommendations to DOE–EM and site management in the areas of environmental restoration, waste management and related activities. Tentative Agenda: • Call to Order, Introductions, Review of Agenda • Administrative Issues • Public Comments (15 minutes) • Adjourn Breaks Taken As Appropriate Public Participation: The EM SSAB, Paducah, welcomes the attendance of PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 44947 the public at its advisory committee meetings and will make every effort to accommodate persons with physical disabilities or special needs. If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Jennifer Woodard as soon as possible in advance of the meeting at the telephone number listed above. Written statements may be filed with the Board either before or after the meeting. Individuals who wish to make oral statements pertaining to agenda items should contact Jennifer Woodard at the telephone number listed above. Requests must be received as soon as possible prior to the meeting and reasonable provision will be made to include the presentation in the agenda. The Deputy Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Individuals wishing to make public comments will be provided a maximum of five minutes to present their comments. The EM SSAB, Paducah, will hear public comments pertaining to its scope (clean-up standards and environmental restoration; waste management and disposition; stabilization and disposition of nonstockpile nuclear materials; excess facilities; future land use and long-term stewardship; risk assessment and management; and clean-up science and technology activities). Comments outside of the scope may be submitted via written statement as directed above. Minutes: Minutes will be available by writing or calling Jennifer Woodard at the address and phone number listed above. Minutes will also be available at the following Web site: https:// www.pgdpcab.energy.gov/ 2015Meetings.html. Issued at Washington, DC, on July 23, 2015. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–18525 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Oak Ridge Reservation Department of Energy. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge Reservation. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JYN1.SGM 28JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44946-44947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18438]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No. ED-2015-ICCD-0097]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Natural Experiments and Model Career-Focused Schools: An Environmental 
Scan

AGENCY: Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), 
Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the 
information collection listed in this notice, please use https://wwww.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2015-ICCD-
0097. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted 
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at

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https://www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via 
postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that 
comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the 
comment period will not be accepted. 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, Room 2E115, 
Washington, DC 20202-4537.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Braden Goetz, (202) 245-7405.

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: Natural Experiments and Model Career-Focused 
Schools: An Environmental Scan.
    OMB Control Number: 1830-NEW.
    Type of Review: A new information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 100.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 25.
    Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to determine the extent 
to which there are natural circumstances that approximate random 
assignment among a group of college- and career-focused schools that 
belong to one or more school reform networks. A survey will be 
administered to principals of these schools to determine if they are 
oversubscribed and use lotteries for student admission. If a sufficient 
number of schools with such practices are identified, future research 
could use these naturally occurring experimental conditions to 
investigate differences in the outcomes achieved by students who attend 
these types of schools.

     Dated: July 23, 2015.
Tomakie Washington,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of 
the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2015-18438 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
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