Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; The Secretary of the Department of Education's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, and the Comparability of Medical and Veterinary Medical Programs, 77616-77617 [2015-31484]

Download as PDF 77616 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices • Ways to enhance the quality of, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. If you wish the Commission to consider information that you believe is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, a petition for confidential treatment of the exempt information may be submitted according to the procedures established in § 145.9 of the Commission’s regulations.1 The Commission reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to review, pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or remove any or all of your submission from https://www.cftc.gov that it may deem to be inappropriate for publication, such as obscene language. All submissions that have been redacted or removed that contain comments on the merits of the information collection request will be retained in the public comment file and will be considered as required under the Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws, and may be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act. Burden Statement: The Commission is revising its estimate of the burden for this collection to reflect changed circumstances below. The information collection consists of procurement activities relating to solicitations, amendments to solicitations, requests for quotations, construction contracts, awards of contracts, performance bonds, and payment information for individuals (vendors) or contractors engaged in providing supplies or services. The Commission estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: ESTIMATED ANNUAL REPORTING BURDEN Annual number of respondents Frequency of response Total annual responses Hours per response Total hours 63 .................................................................... Annually .......................................................... 637 2 1274 There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. (Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) Dated: December 10, 2015. Robert N. Sidman, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–31509 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2015–ICCD–0114] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; The Secretary of the Department of Education’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, and the Comparability of Medical and Veterinary Medical Programs Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 17 For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Herman Bounds, 202–219–7039. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 January 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information SUMMARY: collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2015–ICCD–0114. 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. 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: The Secretary of the Department of Education’s Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, and the Comparability of Medical and Veterinary Medical Programs. OMB Control Number: 1840–0788. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 127. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 828. Abstract: In compliance with Title 34 CFR part 602.10 and 603.24 (for state agencies approval of vocational education and nurse education), the CFR 145.9. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:55 Dec 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 240 / Tuesday, December 15, 2015 / Notices information collected consists of petitions, reports, and accreditation notifications. The information collected is required to determine if accrediting agencies or foreign medical and foreign veterinary medical programs comply and are comparable to the Secretary of Education’s criteria for recognition outlined in 34 CFR 600.55 and CFR 600.56. The information is used to allow the Secretary to make determinations on new, extension and/or continuing recognition or comparability status. Only postsecondary institutions and countries deemed to be using comparable standards obtain Title IV funding for its students. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2015–31484 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Funding Additional Awards; Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice Program Institute of Education Sciences, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Deputy Director for Policy and Research, delegated the duties of the Director, of the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) announces the Institute’s intent to fund three additional grant awards under the Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice Program, specifically under the Supporting Early Learning from Preschool Through Early Elementary School Grades topic. The Institute takes this action because of the number of high-quality applications received and the fact that funding is available in fiscal year (FY) 2016 to support these additional grant awards. The Institute expects to use an estimated $1.8 million for the three additional awards in FY 2016. SUMMARY: Dr. Allen Ruby. Telephone: (202) 219–1591 or by email: Allen.Ruby@ed.gov. If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf or a text telephone, call the Federal Relay Service, toll free, at 1–800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 15, 2015, the Institute published a notice inviting applications in the Federal Register (80 FR 20203) for new awards in FY 2016 under the Research asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Dec 14, 2015 Jkt 238001 Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice Program. The notice indicated that the Institute would award a maximum of four grants under the Supporting Early Learning from Preschool Through Early Elementary School Grades topic but also that this number may be increased through a notice in the Federal Register. In response to that notice and the accompanying Request for Applications (RFA), the Institute received seven highquality applications for grants under the Supporting Early Learning from Preschool Through Early Elementary School Grades topic. All seven applications received high scores by peer reviewers. Because sufficient funds are available, the Institute intends to fund all seven applications. Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the RFA in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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 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 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. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.305N. Delegation of Authority: The Secretary of Education has delegated authority to Ruth Neild, Deputy Director for Policy and Research, to perform the functions and duties of the Director for the Institute of Education Sciences. Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 9501 et seq. Dated: December 10, 2015. Ruth Neild, Deputy Director for Policy and Research. [FR Doc. 2015–31517 Filed 12–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77617 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0139] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2017–2019 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 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 February 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2015–ICCD–0139. 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 Kubdzela via email at 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15DEN1.SGM 15DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 240 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No. ED-2015-ICCD-0114]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; The Secretary of the Department of Education's Recognition of 
Accrediting Agencies, and the Comparability of Medical and Veterinary 
Medical Programs

AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), 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 revision of an existing 
information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
January 14, 2016.

ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the 
information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2015-ICCD-
0114. 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 Herman Bounds, 202-219-7039.

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: The Secretary of the Department of Education's 
Recognition of Accrediting Agencies, and the Comparability of Medical 
and Veterinary Medical Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 1840-0788.
    Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 127.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 828.
    Abstract: In compliance with Title 34 CFR part 602.10 and 603.24 
(for state agencies approval of vocational education and nurse 
education), the

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information collected consists of petitions, reports, and accreditation 
notifications. The information collected is required to determine if 
accrediting agencies or foreign medical and foreign veterinary medical 
programs comply and are comparable to the Secretary of Education's 
criteria for recognition outlined in 34 CFR 600.55 and CFR 600.56. The 
information is used to allow the Secretary to make determinations on 
new, extension and/or continuing recognition or comparability status. 
Only postsecondary institutions and countries deemed to be using 
comparable standards obtain Title IV funding for its students.

Kate Mullan,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of 
the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2015-31484 Filed 12-14-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4000-01-P
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