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Download as PDF 66256 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 26, 2018 / Notices training to account for the natural fluctuations of training cycles, deployment schedules, and use of synthetic training opportunities. Alternative 1 also includes an annual level of testing that reflects the fluctuations in DoN testing programs. The complete text of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the HSTT FEIS/OEIS is available on the project website at https://hstteis.com, along with the October 2018 HSTT FEIS/OEIS and supporting documents. Single copies of the ROD are available upon request by contacting: Naval facilities Engineering Command Pacific, Attn: Code EV21 (HSTT EIS/OEIS Project Manager), 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860–3134. Dated: December 18, 2018. Meredith Steingold Werner, Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–27811 Filed 12–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity U.S. Department of Education, National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). ACTION: Notice of membership. AGENCY: This notice lists the members of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). This notice is required under Section 114(e)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). SUMMARY: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 271–03, Washington, DC 20202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hong, Executive Director/ Designated Federal Official, NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 271–03, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 453–7805, or email Jennifer.Hong@ ed.gov. ADDRESSES: amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACIQI’s Statutory Authority and Functions The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA, and is composed of 18 members appointed— (A) On the basis of the individuals’ experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment; VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:07 Dec 21, 2018 Jkt 247001 (B) From among individuals who are representatives of, or knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher education; and, (C) On the basis of the individuals’ technical qualifications, professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of accreditation and administration of higher education. The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and advises the Secretary of Education with respect to: • The establishment and enforcement of the standards of accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2 of part G of Title IV of the HEA; • The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or associations; • The preparation and publication of the list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations; • The eligibility and certification process for institutions of higher education under Title IV of the HEA, together with recommendations for improvements in such process; • The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to such institutions; and • Any other advisory functions relating to accreditation and institutional eligibility that the Secretary of Education may prescribe by regulation. What are the terms of office for the committee members? The term of office of each member is six years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Who are the current members of the committee? The current members of the NACIQI are: Members Appointed by the Secretary of Education with Terms Expiring September 30, 2019: • Simon J. Boehme (Student Member), Founder of JoinMagnify.com, San Francisco, California. • John Etchemendy, Ph.D., Provost Emeritus, Stanford University, Stanford, California. • Susan D. Phillips, Ph.D., Former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Former Vice President for Strategic Partnership, University at Albany/SUNY, Albany, New York. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Frank H. Wu, J.D., Distinguished Professor, University of California Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California. • Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D., President, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada. Members Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives with Terms Expiring September 30, 2020: • Kathleen Sullivan Alioto, Ed.D., Strategic Advisor, Fundraiser, and Consultant, New York, New York, San Francisco, California, and Boston, Massachusetts. • George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., President, Miles College, Fairfield, Alabama. • Brian W. Jones, J.D., President, Strayer University, Washington, DC. • Arthur E. Keiser, Ph.D., Chancellor, Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Arthur J. Rothkopf, J.D., President Emeritus, Lafayette College, Washington, DC. • Ralph Wolff, J.D., President, The Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, Oakland, California. Members Appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate with Terms Expiring September 30, 2022: • Jill Derby, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Gardnerville, Nevada. • Paul J. LeBlanc, Ph.D., President, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire. • Anne D. Neal, J.D., President, The Garden Club of America, Washington, DC. • Richard F. O’Donnell, Founder and CEO, Skills Fund, Austin, Texas. • Claude O. Pressnell, Jr., Ed.D., President, Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association, Nashville, Tennessee. • Steven Van Ausdle, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, Washington. 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. 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[FR Doc. 2018–27932 Filed 12–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2018–ICCD–0134] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; FSA Payment Vehicle Account (PVA) Program Pilot Institutions Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a new information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 25, 2019. 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– 2018–ICCD–0134. 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, 550 12th Street SW, PCP, Room 9086, Washington, DC 20202–0023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Beth Grebeldinger, 202–377–4018. 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 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:07 Dec 21, 2018 Jkt 247001 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: FSA Payment Vehicle Account (PVA) Program Pilot Institutions. OMB Control Number: 1845–NEW. Type of Review: A new information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 40. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,250. Abstract: This is a request for clearance of a new information collection to be used to obtain information from institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in the student financial assistance programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This information collection will be used to invite IHEs to complete an application questionnaire to participate in Federal Student Aid’s (FSA) Next Generation Financial Services Environment— Payment Vehicle Account (PVA) program pilot as well as a follow-on questionnaire used to ask pilot progress questions to gauge early pilot progress. We are requesting that the full clearance package be filed and that the 60 day public comment period be initiated at this time. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66257 Dated: December 18, 2018. Kate Mullan, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management. [FR Doc. 2018–27813 Filed 12–21–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Western Area Power Administration Falcon and Amistad Projects’ Rate Order No. WAPA–186 Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), DOE. ACTION: Notice of proposed extension for the Falcon and Amistad Projects’ firm power rate formula. AGENCY: WAPA proposes extending the Falcon and Amistad Projects’ firm power rate formula through June 7, 2024. The Falcon and Amistad Projects’ firm power rate formula expires June 7, 2019. DATES: The comment period will begin December 26, 2018 and end January 25, 2019. WAPA will accept written comments any time during the comment period. Upon completion of the comment period, WAPA will take further action on the proposed rate formula extension consistent with 10 CFR 903.23(a). ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests to be informed of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) actions concerning the rates submitted by WAPA to FERC for approval should be sent to: Mr. Brent Osiek, Power Marketing Manager, Colorado River Storage Project Management Center, Western Area Power Administration, 299 South Main Street, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 524–5495, email: osiek@wapa.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66256-66257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27932]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity

AGENCY: U.S. Department of Education, National Advisory Committee on 
Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).

ACTION: Notice of membership.

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SUMMARY: This notice lists the members of the National Advisory 
Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). This notice 
is required under Section 114(e)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 
1965, as amended (HEA).

ADDRESSES: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 271-03, Washington, DC 20202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Hong, Executive Director/
Designated Federal Official, NACIQI, U.S. Department of Education, 400 
Maryland Ave. SW, Room 271-03, Washington, DC 20202, telephone: (202) 
453-7805, or email Jennifer.Hong@ed.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

NACIQI's Statutory Authority and Functions

    The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA, and is 
composed of 18 members appointed--
    (A) On the basis of the individuals' experience, integrity, 
impartiality, and good judgment;
    (B) From among individuals who are representatives of, or 
knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary 
education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher 
education; and,
    (C) On the basis of the individuals' technical qualifications, 
professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of 
accreditation and administration of higher education.
    The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and advises the Secretary of 
Education with respect to:
     The establishment and enforcement of the standards of 
accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2 of part G of Title 
IV of the HEA;
     The recognition of specific accrediting agencies or 
associations;
     The preparation and publication of the list of nationally 
recognized accrediting agencies and associations;
     The eligibility and certification process for institutions 
of higher education under Title IV of the HEA, together with 
recommendations for improvements in such process;
     The relationship between (1) accreditation of institutions 
of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such 
institutions, and (2) State licensing responsibilities with respect to 
such institutions; and
     Any other advisory functions relating to accreditation and 
institutional eligibility that the Secretary of Education may prescribe 
by regulation.

What are the terms of office for the committee members?

    The term of office of each member is six years. Any member 
appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the 
term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be 
appointed for the remainder of such term.

Who are the current members of the committee?

    The current members of the NACIQI are:
    Members Appointed by the Secretary of Education with Terms Expiring 
September 30, 2019:
     Simon J. Boehme (Student Member), Founder of 
JoinMagnify.com, San Francisco, California.
     John Etchemendy, Ph.D., Provost Emeritus, Stanford 
University, Stanford, California.
     Susan D. Phillips, Ph.D., Former Provost and Vice 
President for Academic Affairs and Former Vice President for Strategic 
Partnership, University at Albany/SUNY, Albany, New York.
     Frank H. Wu, J.D., Distinguished Professor, University of 
California Hastings College of Law, San Francisco, California.
     Federico Zaragoza, Ph.D., President, College of Southern 
Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada.
    Members Appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives 
with Terms Expiring September 30, 2020:
     Kathleen Sullivan Alioto, Ed.D., Strategic Advisor, 
Fundraiser, and Consultant, New York, New York, San Francisco, 
California, and Boston, Massachusetts.
     George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., President, Miles College, 
Fairfield, Alabama.
     Brian W. Jones, J.D., President, Strayer University, 
Washington, DC.
     Arthur E. Keiser, Ph.D., Chancellor, Keiser University, 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
     Arthur J. Rothkopf, J.D., President Emeritus, Lafayette 
College, Washington, DC.
     Ralph Wolff, J.D., President, The Quality Assurance 
Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education, Oakland, California.
    Members Appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate with 
Terms Expiring September 30, 2022:
     Jill Derby, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Association of 
Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Gardnerville, Nevada.
     Paul J. LeBlanc, Ph.D., President, Southern New Hampshire 
University, Manchester, New Hampshire.
     Anne D. Neal, J.D., President, The Garden Club of America, 
Washington, DC.
     Richard F. O'Donnell, Founder and CEO, Skills Fund, 
Austin, Texas.
     Claude O. Pressnell, Jr., Ed.D., President, Tennessee 
Independent Colleges and Universities Association, Nashville, 
Tennessee.
     Steven Van Ausdle, Ph.D., President Emeritus, Walla Walla 
Community College, Walla Walla, Washington.
    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 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

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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.

    Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1011c.

Betsy DeVos,
Secretary of Education.
[FR Doc. 2018-27932 Filed 12-21-18; 8:45 am]
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