Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2015-2016 Pension Liabilities Update, 63545-63546 [2015-26598]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 202 / Tuesday, October 20, 2015 / Notices English, or if not, accompanied by an English translation. Comments will be posted as received to https:// www.cftc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane C. Andresen, Associate Director, Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, (202) 418–5492; email: dandresen@cftc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for the Commission’s regulations were published on December 30, 1981. See 46 FR 63035 (Dec. 30, 1981). The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on August 7, 2015 (80 FR 47475). Title: Information Management Requirements for Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade (OMB Control No. 3038–0101). This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: Section 738 of the DoddFrank Act amended section 4(b) of the Commodity Exchange Act to provide that the Commission may adopt rules and regulations requiring Foreign Boards of Trade (‘‘FBOTs’’) that wish to provide their members or other participants located in the United States with direct access to the FBOT’s electronic trading and order matching system to register with the Commission. Pursuant to this authorization, the Commission adopted a final rule requiring FBOTs that wish to permit trading by direct access to provide certain information to the Commission in applications for registration and, once registered, to provide certain information to meet quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Burden Statement: The respondent burden for this collection is estimated to range from 1000 hours for the submission of a new registration application to two to eight hours per response for submission of required reports. These estimates include the time to locate, compile, validate, and verify and disclose and to ensure such information is maintained. Respondents/Affected Entities: Foreign Boards of Trade. Estimated number of respondents: 27.1 1 The Commission notes that the 60-day Notice addressing the proposed collection and comment request with respect to foreign board of trade registration contained a typographical error in that it reflected 271 as the estimated number of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Oct 19, 2015 Jkt 238001 Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 11,756 hours. Frequency of collection: Once for new applications, quarterly and annually for required reports. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: October 14, 2015. Robert N. Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–26507 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings Department of Defense. Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on November 4–5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pentagon, Room 3E863, Washington, DC. DATES: November 4–5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Pentagon, Room 3E863, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140, via email at debra.a.rose20.civ@mail.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0084. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim findings and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security. SUMMARY: respondents. 80 FR 47476 (August 7, 2015). The correct number, as indicated above, is 27. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63545 In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the Defense Science Board meeting for November 4–5, 2015, will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), in consultation with the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of meeting for November 4–5, 2015, will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (4). In accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT; at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Dated: October 15, 2015. Morgan F. Park, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–26567 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0124] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2015–2016 Pension Liabilities Update Institute of Education Sciences (IES)/National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3507(j)), ED is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an emergency review SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 63546 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 202 / Tuesday, October 20, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES of a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: An emergency review has been requested in accordance with the Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 3507 (j)), due to an unanticipated event. Approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been requested by November 20, 2015; therefore, comments are requested on or before November 10, 2015. A regular clearance process is also hereby being initiated. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before December 21, 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–0124. 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 Kashka Kubzdela at 202–502–7411 or by email kashka.kubzdela@ed.gov. 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: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2015–2016 Pension Liabilities Update. OMB Control Number: 1850–0582. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, local and tribal governments, Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 71,867. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,050,870. Abstract: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a web-based data collection system designed to collect basic data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions. IPEDS enables The National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) to report on key dimensions of postsecondary education such as enrollments, degrees and other awards earned, tuition and fees, average net price, student financial aid, graduation rates, revenues and expenditures, faculty salaries, and staff employed. The IPEDS web-based data collection system was implemented in 2000–01, and it collects basic data from approximately 7,500 postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions that are eligible to participate in title IV Federal financial aid programs. All title IV institutions are required to respond to IPEDS (section 490 of the Higher Education Amendments of 1992; Pub. L. 102–325). IPEDS allows other (non-title IV) institutions to participate on a voluntary basis. About 200 institutions elect to respond. IPEDS data are available to the public through the College Navigator and IPEDS Web sites. Additional Information: ED is requesting emergency processing due to an unanticipated event. The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) changed the reporting standards for pensions such that unfunded pension liabilities are now included in the financial statements (GASB Standard 68). In the initial reporting year (2015), institutions will report the total amount of accrued pension liabilities. This will result in a dramatic increase in reported expenses for the 2015 year. In subsequent years, reporting will show only the incremental increase in unfunded pension liabilities. The approximately 2,000 public institutions using GASB accounting standards that have ever participated in pension systems will be particularly affected by this change in reporting standards when the IPEDS collection opens on December 9, 2015. To accommodate this change, NCES proposes to add to the IPEDS Finance survey a new screening question and three new fields related to the unfunded pension liabilities to allow the affected institutions to provide information that will allow NCES to correctly calculate cost per Full-Time Enrolled Student for these institutions. This addition is expected to increase IPEDS reporting burden for approximately 2,000 Public GASB institutions by an average of 30 minutes. ED requests approval of this emergency request by November 20, 2015. Dated: October 15, 2015. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO), Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–26598 Filed 10–19–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Supplemental Notice of Technical Conference Docket Nos. Public Citizen, Inc. v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc .............................. The People of the State of Illinois By Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Inc. v. Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Dynegy, Inc., and Sellers of Capacity into Zone 4 of the 2015–2016 MISO Planning Resource Auction. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63545-63546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26598]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2015-ICCD-0124]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2015-2016 
Pension Liabilities Update

AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (IES)/National Center of 
Education Statistics (NCES), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
chapter 3507(j)), ED is requesting the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) to conduct an emergency review

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of a revision of an existing information collection.

DATES: An emergency review has been requested in accordance with the 
Act (44 U.S.C. chapter 3507 (j)), due to an unanticipated event. 
Approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has been 
requested by November 20, 2015; therefore, comments are requested on or 
before November 10, 2015. A regular clearance process is also hereby 
being initiated. Interested persons are invited to submit comments on 
or before December 21, 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-
0124. 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 Kashka Kubzdela at 202-502-7411 
or by email kashka.kubzdela@ed.gov.

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: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System 
(IPEDS) 2015-2016 Pension Liabilities Update.
    OMB Control Number: 1850-0582.
    Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, local and tribal governments, 
Private Sector.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 71,867.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,050,870.
    Abstract: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System 
(IPEDS) is a web-based data collection system designed to collect basic 
data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States and the 
other jurisdictions. IPEDS enables The National Center of Education 
Statistics (NCES) to report on key dimensions of postsecondary 
education such as enrollments, degrees and other awards earned, tuition 
and fees, average net price, student financial aid, graduation rates, 
revenues and expenditures, faculty salaries, and staff employed. The 
IPEDS web-based data collection system was implemented in 2000-01, and 
it collects basic data from approximately 7,500 postsecondary 
institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions that are 
eligible to participate in title IV Federal financial aid programs. All 
title IV institutions are required to respond to IPEDS (section 490 of 
the Higher Education Amendments of 1992; Pub. L. 102-325). IPEDS allows 
other (non-title IV) institutions to participate on a voluntary basis. 
About 200 institutions elect to respond. IPEDS data are available to 
the public through the College Navigator and IPEDS Web sites.
    Additional Information: ED is requesting emergency processing due 
to an unanticipated event. The Government Accounting Standards Board 
(GASB) changed the reporting standards for pensions such that unfunded 
pension liabilities are now included in the financial statements (GASB 
Standard 68). In the initial reporting year (2015), institutions will 
report the total amount of accrued pension liabilities. This will 
result in a dramatic increase in reported expenses for the 2015 year. 
In subsequent years, reporting will show only the incremental increase 
in unfunded pension liabilities. The approximately 2,000 public 
institutions using GASB accounting standards that have ever 
participated in pension systems will be particularly affected by this 
change in reporting standards when the IPEDS collection opens on 
December 9, 2015. To accommodate this change, NCES proposes to add to 
the IPEDS Finance survey a new screening question and three new fields 
related to the unfunded pension liabilities to allow the affected 
institutions to provide information that will allow NCES to correctly 
calculate cost per Full-Time Enrolled Student for these institutions. 
This addition is expected to increase IPEDS reporting burden for 
approximately 2,000 Public GASB institutions by an average of 30 
minutes. ED requests approval of this emergency request by November 20, 
2015.

    Dated: October 15, 2015.
Kate Mullan,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of 
the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO), Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2015-26598 Filed 10-19-15; 8:45 am]
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