Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, 23012-23013 [2020-08742]

Download as PDF 23012 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 80 / Friday, April 24, 2020 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2020–SCC–0062] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Impact Evaluation of Training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading in Early Elementary School Institute of Education Sciences (IES), 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 June 23, 2020. 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– 2020–SCC–0062. 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. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the docket ID number and the title of the information collection request when requesting documents or submitting comments. 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 Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W–208B, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Lauren Angelo, 202–245–7474. 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 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Apr 23, 2020 Jkt 250001 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: Impact Evaluation of Training in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading in Early Elementary School. OMB Control Number: 1850–NEW. Type of Review: A new information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 22,560. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,660. Abstract: This study will provide much needed evidence on strategies to support U.S. students’ development of foundational reading skills, essential to later learning. A third of U.S. students fail to develop foundational reading skills by 4th grade that are necessary to succeed academically. In addition, the achievement gap is growing as demonstrated by The Nation’s Report Card. To address, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) promotes the use of evidence-based literacy interventions. And, the Department of Education (ED) has made supporting educators with the knowledge, skills, professional development, or materials necessary to improve reading instruction a key priority. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) similarly encourages high quality instruction along with better identification of students needing extra support to prevent or mitigate student reading issues. This study will provide much needed evidence by evaluating two professional development strategies for bolstering core reading instruction and supplemental supports, guided by data, within a MTSS–R framework. MTSS–R is a widely used framework for providing high-quality reading PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 instruction for all students, identifying students needing supplemental or more intensive supports, and providing these additional supports for those who need it. Dated: April 21, 2020. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2020–08749 Filed 4–23–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Energy hereby publishes a notice of open meeting on May 21, 2020, of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, this meeting will be entirely virtual on-line. DATES: May 21, 2020; from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT). ADDRESSES: Virtual meeting. To receive the call-in number and passcode, please contact the Board’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address or phone number listed below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kurt Heckman, SEAB Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; Phone: (202) 586–1212; email: seab@hq.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Board was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on the Administration’s energy policies; the Department’s basic and applied research and development activities; economic and national security policy; and other activities as directed by the Secretary. Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the fourth meeting of existing and new members under Secretary Perry, and now Secretary Brouillette. Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. on May 21th. The tentative meeting agenda includes: Introduction of SEAB’s members, status briefings from the subcommittees (Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and Space), a briefing on DOE’s response to COVID–19, open discussion from SEAB to the Secretary, and an opportunity for comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 4:00 p.m. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 80 / Friday, April 24, 2020 / Notices Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Kurt Heckman no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020, by email at: seab@hq.doe.gov. Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but will not exceed five minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to do so via email, seab@hq.doe.gov, no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to Kurt Heckman, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, or email to: seab@hq.doe.gov. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB website or by contacting Mr. Heckman. He may be reached at the above postal address or email address, or by visiting SEAB’s website at www.energy.gov/seab. Signed in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2020. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–08742 Filed 4–23–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY [FE Docket No. 20–31–LNG] Epcilon LNG LLC; Application for Long-Term, Multi-Contract Authorization To Export Domestically Produced Natural Gas Through Mexico to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries After Liquefaction To Liquefied Natural Gas Office of Fossil Energy, DOE. Notice of application. AGENCY: ACTION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:03 Apr 23, 2020 Jkt 250001 ADDRESSES: Electronic Filing by email: fergas@ hq.doe.gov Regular Mail: U.S. Department of Energy (FE–34), Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, P.O. Box 44375, Washington, DC 20026–4375. Hand Delivery or Private Delivery Services (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.): U.S. Department of Energy (FE–34), Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benjamin Nussdorf or Amy Sweeney, U.S. Department of Energy (FE–34) Office of Regulation, Analysis, and Engagement, Office of Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 3E–042, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586– 7893 or (202) 586–2627, benjamin.nussdorf@hq.doe.gov or amy.sweeney@hq.doe.gov. Cassandra Bernstein, U.S. Department of Energy (GC–76) Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Electricity and Fossil Energy, Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585, (202) 586– 9793, cassandra.bernstein@ hq.doe.gov. Epcilon requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced natural gas to Mexico for both consumption in Mexico and to convert the natural gas to LNG for re-export to: (i) Any nation with which the United States has entered into a free trade agreement (FTA) requiring national treatment for trade in natural gas (FTA nations), and (ii) any other nation with which trade is not prohibited by U.S. law or policy (non-FTA nations). This Notice applies only to Epcilon’s SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Fossil Energy (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice (Notice) of receipt of an application (Application), filed on March 23, 2020, by Epcilon LNG LLC (Epcilon). The Application requests long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically produced natural gas to Mexico in a volume up to 395 billion cubic feet (Bcf) per year (Bcf/yr) (1.083 Bcf per day), and to re-export a portion of this natural gas as liquefied SUMMARY: natural gas (LNG). Epcilon seeks to reexport this LNG from the proposed AMIGO LNG production and storage facility to be located in the state of Sonora, Mexico (the LNG Facility). Epcilon filed the Application under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Protests, motions to intervene, notices of intervention, and written comments are invited. DATES: Protests, motions to intervene, or notices of intervention, as applicable, requests for additional procedures, and written comments are to be filed using procedures detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time, May 26, 2020. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23013 proposed export of LNG produced from U.S.-sourced natural gas to non-FTA countries, pursuant to section 3(a) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(a). DOE/FE will review Epcilon’s request for a FTA export authorization separately pursuant to section 3(c) of the NGA, 15 U.S.C. 717b(c). Epcilon requests the authorization on its own behalf and as agent for other entities that will hold title to the LNG at the point of export. Epcilon is seeking the non-FTA authorization for a 20-year term, commencing on the earlier of the date of first export or seven years from the date of the requested authorization. Additional details can be found in Epcilon’s Application, posted on the DOE/FE website at: https:// www.energy.gov/fe/downloads/epcilonlng-llc-fe-dkt-no-20-31-lng. DOE/FE Evaluation In reviewing Epcilon’s request, DOE will consider any issues required by law or policy. DOE will consider domestic need for the natural gas, as well as any other issues determined to be appropriate, including whether the arrangement is consistent with DOE’s policy of promoting competition in the marketplace by allowing commercial parties to freely negotiate their own trade arrangements. As part of this analysis, DOE will consider the study entitled, Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports (2018 LNG Export Study),1 and DOE/FE’s response to public comments received on that Study.2 Additionally, DOE will consider the following environmental documents: • Addendum to Environmental Review Documents Concerning Exports of Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 48132 (Aug. 15, 2014); 3 • Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States, 79 FR 32260 (June 4, 2014); 4 and • Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From the United States: 1 See NERA Economic Consulting, Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports (June 7, 2018), available at: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/ 06/f52/Macroeconomic%20LNG%20Export %20Study%202018.pdf. 2 U.S. Dep’t of Energy, Study on Macroeconomic Outcomes of LNG Exports: Response to Comments Received on Study; Notice of Response to Comments, 83 FR 67251 (Dec. 28, 2018). 3 The Addendum and related documents are available at: https://energy.gov/fe/draft-addendumenvironmental-review-documents-concerningexports-natural-gas-united-states. 4 The 2014 Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Report is available at: https://energy.gov/fe/life-cyclegreenhouse-gas-perspective-exporting-liquefiednatural-gas-united-states. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 80 (Friday, April 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23012-23013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-08742]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Secretary of Energy Advisory Board

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy hereby publishes a notice of open 
meeting on May 21, 2020, of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. Due 
to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be entirely virtual on-
line.

DATES: May 21, 2020; from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT).

ADDRESSES: Virtual meeting. To receive the call-in number and passcode, 
please contact the Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the 
address or phone number listed below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Kurt Heckman, SEAB Designated Federal 
Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20585; Phone: (202) 586-1212; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The Board was established to provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary on the Administration's energy 
policies; the Department's basic and applied research and development 
activities; economic and national security policy; and other activities 
as directed by the Secretary.
    Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting is the fourth meeting of 
existing and new members under Secretary Perry, and now Secretary 
Brouillette.
    Tentative Agenda: The meeting will start at 2:00 p.m. on May 21th. 
The tentative meeting agenda includes: Introduction of SEAB's members, 
status briefings from the subcommittees (Innovation, Artificial 
Intelligence, and Space), a briefing on DOE's response to COVID-19, 
open discussion from SEAB to the Secretary, and an opportunity for 
comments from the public. The meeting will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

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    Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 
Individuals who would like to attend must RSVP to Kurt Heckman no later 
than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020, by email at: [email protected].
    Individuals and representatives of organizations who would like to 
offer comments and suggestions may do so during the meeting. 
Approximately 15 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time 
allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but 
will not exceed five minutes. The Designated Federal Officer is 
empowered to conduct the meeting in a fashion that will facilitate the 
orderly conduct of business. Those wishing to speak should register to 
do so via email, [email protected], no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 
14, 2020.
    Those not able to attend the meeting or who have insufficient time 
to address the committee are invited to send a written statement to 
Kurt Heckman, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20585, or email to: [email protected].
    Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the SEAB 
website or by contacting Mr. Heckman. He may be reached at the above 
postal address or email address, or by visiting SEAB's website at 
www.energy.gov/seab.

    Signed in Washington, DC, on April 21, 2020.
LaTanya Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-08742 Filed 4-23-20; 8:45 am]
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