Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 (MGLS:2017) Main Study Base Year (MS1), Operational Field Test First Follow-up (OFT2), and Tracking and Recruitment for Main Study First Follow-up (MS2), 32353-32354 [2017-14677]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 133 / Thursday, July 13, 2017 / Notices of the total enrollment into postsecondary education and applying the growth rate to the FAFSA submissions. The ABM is also based on the application options available to students and parents. ED accounts for each application component based on web trending tools, survey information and other ED data sources. For 2018–2019, ED is reporting a net burden increase of 5,790,741 hours. Dated: July 10, 2017. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2017–14676 Filed 7–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2017–ICCD–0101] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017–18 (MGLS:2017) Main Study Base Year (MS1), Operational Field Test First Follow-up (OFT2), and Tracking and Recruitment for Main Study First Follow-up (MS2) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 11, 2017. 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– 2017–ICCD–0101. 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 224–84, Washington, DC 20202–4537. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Jul 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact NCES Information Collections at NCES.Information.Collections@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: Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017–18 (MGLS:2017) Main Study Base Year (MS1), Operational Field Test First Follow-up (OFT2), and Tracking and Recruitment for Main Study First Follow-up (MS2). OMB Control Number: 1850–0911. Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 119,799. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 61,253. Abstract: The Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017–18 (MGLS:2017) is the first study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to follow a nationally representative sample of students as they enter and move through the middle grades (grades 6–8). The data collected through repeated measures of key constructs will provide a rich descriptive picture of the academic FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 32353 experiences and development of students during these critical years and will allow researchers to examine associations between contextual factors and student outcomes. The study will focus on student achievement in mathematics and literacy along with measures of student socioemotional wellbeing and other outcomes. The study will also include a special sample of students with different types of disabilities that will provide descriptive information on their outcomes, educational experiences, and special education services. Main Study Base Year (MS1) data for the MGLS:2017 will be collected from a nationallyrepresentative sample of sixth-grade students beginning in January 2018, with annual follow-ups beginning in January 2019 and in January 2020 when most of the students in the sample will be in grades 7 and 8, respectively. In preparation for the Main Study (MS), the data collection instruments and procedures were field tested. An Item Validation Field Test (IVFT) was conducted in the winter/spring of 2016 to determine the psychometric properties of assessment and survey items and the predictive potential of items so that valid, reliable, and useful assessment and survey instruments could be composed for the Main Study. The MGLS:2017 Operational Field Test (OFT) Base Year (OFT1) data collection was conducted in the winter/spring of 2017. Tracking of students and associated recruitment of schools for the OFT First Follow-up (OFT2) data collection is scheduled to begin in August 2017. The primary purpose of the OFT is to: (a) Obtain information on recruiting, particularly for students in three focal IDEA-defined disability groups: Specific learning disability, autism, and emotional disturbance; (b) obtain a tracking sample that can be used to study mobility patterns in subsequent years; and (c) test protocols, items, and administrative procedures. The MS1 district and school recruitment began in February 2017. The MS1 and OFT2 data collections will begin in January 2018. The Main Study First Follow-up (MS2) tracking and recruitment will begin in September 2018. OMB approved the MGLS:2017 OFT1 data collection, MS1 recruitment, and OFT2 tracking materials and procedures in December 2016 with the latest change request approved in June 2017 (OMB# 1850–0911 v.11–15). This request is to conduct: (1) The MS1 data collection; (2) the OFT2 recruitment and data collection; and (3) the tracking of Main Study sample students and associated recruitment of schools in E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 32354 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 133 / Thursday, July 13, 2017 / Notices preparation for the MS2 data collection. Due to overlap in timing, the approved MS1 recruitment and OFT2 tracking activities are being carried over in this submission. Therefore, this submission presents the procedures, materials, and associated respondent burden for all activities related to MS1 and OFT2, as well as those related to MS2 tracking and recruitment. Dated: July 10, 2017. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2017–14677 Filed 7–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Combined Notice of Filings #2 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–2042–024; ER10–1858–004; ER10–1862–018; ER10–1870–004; ER10–1889–004; ER10–1893–018; ER10–1895–004; ER10–1934–018; ER10–1938–019; ER10–1942–016; ER10–1944–004; ER10–2029–008; ER10–2036–007; ER10–2040–006; ER10–2041–006; ER10–2043–006; ER10–2044–006; ER10–2051–006; ER10–2985–022; ER10–3049–023; ER10–3051–023; ER10–3260–006; ER11–4369–003; ER13–1401–004; ER14–2931–004; ER15–748–002; ER16–2218–003; ER17–696–004. Applicants: Calpine Energy Services, L.P., Bethpage Energy Center 3, LLC, Calpine Bethlehem, LLC, Calpine Construction Finance Company, LP, Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC, Calpine Fore River Energy Center, LLC, Calpine Mid-Atlantic Generation, LLC, Calpine Mid-Atlantic Marketing, LLC, Calpine Mid Merit, LLC, Calpine New Jersey Generation, LLC, Calpine PowerAmerica—CA, LLC, Calpine Vineland Solar, LLC, CES Marketing IX, LLC, CES Marketing X, LLC, Champion Energy Marketing LLC, Champion Energy Services, LLC, Champion Energy, LLC, CPN Bethpage 3rd Turbine, Inc., Garrison Energy Center LLC, Granite Ridge Energy, LLC, KIAC Partners, Nissequogue Cogen Partners, North American Power and Gas, LLC, Power Contract Financing, L.L.C., TBG Cogen Partners, Westbrook Energy Center, LLC, Zion Energy LLC, North American Power Business, LLC. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:41 Jul 12, 2017 Jkt 241001 Description: Updated Market Power Analysis for the Calpine Northeast MBR Sellers. Filed Date: 6/30/17. Accession Number: 20170630–5469. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/17. Docket Numbers: ER11–2154–007. Applicants: Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC. Description: Triennial Market Power Update for the Northeast Region of Twin Eagle Resource Management, LLC. Filed Date: 6/30/17. Accession Number: 20170630–5471. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/17. Docket Numbers: ER13–618–012; ER12–2570–013. Applicants: Panther Creek Power Operating, LLC, Westwood Generation LLC. Description: Triennial Report for the Northeast Region of Westwood Generation LLC, et. al. Filed Date: 6/30/17. Accession Number: 20170630–5473. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/17. Docket Numbers: ER15–1029–003. Applicants: Chubu TT Energy Management Inc. Description: Triennial Market Power Update for the Northeast Region of Chubu TT Energy Management Inc. Filed Date: 6/30/17. Accession Number: 20170630–5470. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/17. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: July 6, 2017. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–14653 Filed 7–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER10–1852–017; ER17–838–001; ER11–4462–026; ER16– 1277–003; ER16–1354–003; ER16–1913– 002; ER16–1293–003. Applicants: Florida Power & Light Company, Live Oak Solar, LLC, NextEra Energy Power Marketing, LLC, NEPM II, LLC, River Bend Solar, LLC, White Oak Solar, LLC, White Pine Solar, LLC. Description: Triennial Market Power Update for Southeast Region and Request for Confidential Treatment of the NextEra Companies. Filed Date: 6/30/17. Accession Number: 20170630–5468. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/29/17. Docket Numbers: ER17–1432–001. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 133 (Thursday, July 13, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32353-32354]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-14677]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2017-ICCD-0101]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Middle 
Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 (MGLS:2017) Main Study Base Year 
(MS1), Operational Field Test First Follow-up (OFT2), and Tracking and 
Recruitment for Main Study First Follow-up (MS2)

AGENCY: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Department of 
Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is 
proposing a revision of an existing information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 11, 2017.

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-2017-ICCD-
0101. 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 224-84, 
Washington, DC 20202-4537.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact NCES Information Collections at 
NCES.Information.Collections@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: Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 
(MGLS:2017) Main Study Base Year (MS1), Operational Field Test First 
Follow-up (OFT2), and Tracking and Recruitment for Main Study First 
Follow-up (MS2).
    OMB Control Number: 1850-0911.
    Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 119,799.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 61,253.
    Abstract: The Middle Grades Longitudinal Study of 2017-18 
(MGLS:2017) is the first study conducted by the National Center for 
Education Statistics (NCES) to follow a nationally representative 
sample of students as they enter and move through the middle grades 
(grades 6-8). The data collected through repeated measures of key 
constructs will provide a rich descriptive picture of the academic 
experiences and development of students during these critical years and 
will allow researchers to examine associations between contextual 
factors and student outcomes. The study will focus on student 
achievement in mathematics and literacy along with measures of student 
socioemotional wellbeing and other outcomes. The study will also 
include a special sample of students with different types of 
disabilities that will provide descriptive information on their 
outcomes, educational experiences, and special education services. Main 
Study Base Year (MS1) data for the MGLS:2017 will be collected from a 
nationally-representative sample of sixth-grade students beginning in 
January 2018, with annual follow-ups beginning in January 2019 and in 
January 2020 when most of the students in the sample will be in grades 
7 and 8, respectively. In preparation for the Main Study (MS), the data 
collection instruments and procedures were field tested. An Item 
Validation Field Test (IVFT) was conducted in the winter/spring of 2016 
to determine the psychometric properties of assessment and survey items 
and the predictive potential of items so that valid, reliable, and 
useful assessment and survey instruments could be composed for the Main 
Study. The MGLS:2017 Operational Field Test (OFT) Base Year (OFT1) data 
collection was conducted in the winter/spring of 2017. Tracking of 
students and associated recruitment of schools for the OFT First 
Follow-up (OFT2) data collection is scheduled to begin in August 2017. 
The primary purpose of the OFT is to: (a) Obtain information on 
recruiting, particularly for students in three focal IDEA-defined 
disability groups: Specific learning disability, autism, and emotional 
disturbance; (b) obtain a tracking sample that can be used to study 
mobility patterns in subsequent years; and (c) test protocols, items, 
and administrative procedures. The MS1 district and school recruitment 
began in February 2017. The MS1 and OFT2 data collections will begin in 
January 2018. The Main Study First Follow-up (MS2) tracking and 
recruitment will begin in September 2018. OMB approved the MGLS:2017 
OFT1 data collection, MS1 recruitment, and OFT2 tracking materials and 
procedures in December 2016 with the latest change request approved in 
June 2017 (OMB# 1850-0911 v.11-15). This request is to conduct: (1) The 
MS1 data collection; (2) the OFT2 recruitment and data collection; and 
(3) the tracking of Main Study sample students and associated 
recruitment of schools in

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preparation for the MS2 data collection. Due to overlap in timing, the 
approved MS1 recruitment and OFT2 tracking activities are being carried 
over in this submission. Therefore, this submission presents the 
procedures, materials, and associated respondent burden for all 
activities related to MS1 and OFT2, as well as those related to MS2 
tracking and recruitment.

    Dated: July 10, 2017.
Kate Mullan,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of 
the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management.
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