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[FR Doc. 2021–04473 Filed 3–3–21; 8:45 am]
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission to the Office of
Management and Budget for Review
and Approval; Comment Request;
Generic Clearance for the Collection of
Pilot and Test Data
Corporation for National and
Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of information collection;
request for comment.
AGENCY:
The Corporation for National
and Community Service, operating as
AmeriCorps, has submitted a public
information collection request (ICR)
entitled Generic Clearance for the
Collection of Pilot and Test Data for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by April
5, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting
‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open
for Public Comments’’ or by using the
search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Copies of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, may be
obtained by calling Amy Borgstrom at
202–422–2781 or by email to
aborgstrom@cns.gov.
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The OMB
is particularly interested in comments
which:
• Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of AmeriCorps, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
• Evaluate the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions;
• Propose ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
• Propose ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments
A 60-day Notice requesting public
comment was published in the Federal
Register on Monday, November 30 at
85: 76543. This comment period ended
January 29, 2021. No comments were
received.
Title of Collection: Generic Clearance
for the Collection of Pilot and Test Data.
OMB Control Number: 3045–0163.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals and Households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 350.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 10,500 minutes.
Abstract: AmeriCorps seeks to renew
the current information collection. The
information collection will enable pilot
testing of survey instruments in an
efficient, timely manner, in accordance
with the Administration’s commitment
to improving service delivery. By pilot
testing we mean information that
provides useful insights on how
respondents interact with the
instrument, but are not statistical
surveys that yield quantitative results
that can be generalized to the
population of study. This feedback will
provide insights into customer or
stakeholder perceptions, experiences
and expectations regarding prospective
studies. It will also allow feedback to
contribute directly to the improvement
of research program management.
The Agency will only submit a
collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the
following conditions:
• The collections are voluntary;
• The collections are low-burden for
respondents (based on considerations of
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total burden hours, total number of
respondents, or burden-hours per
respondent) and are low-cost for both
the respondents and the Federal
Government;
• The collections are noncontroversial and do not raise issues of
concern to other Federal agencies;
• Any collection is targeted to the
solicitation of opinions from
respondents who have experience with
the program or may have experience
with the program in the near future;
• Personally identifiable information
(PII) is collected only to the extent
necessary and is not retained;
• Information gathered will be used
only internally for general service
improvement and program management
purposes and is not intended for release
outside of the agency;
• Information gathered will not be
used for the purpose of substantially
informing influential policy decisions;
and
• Information gathered will yield
qualitative information; the collections
will not be designed or expected to
yield statistically reliable results or used
as though the results are generalizable to
the population of study.
Feedback collected under this generic
clearance provides useful information,
but it does not yield data that can be
generalized to the overall population.
This type of generic clearance for
qualitative information will not be used
for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably
actionable results, such as monitoring
trends over time or documenting
program performance. Such data uses
require more rigorous designs that
address the target population to which
generalizations will be made, the
sampling frame, the sample design
(including stratification and clustering),
the precision requirements or power
calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate,
methods for assessing potential nonresponse bias, the protocols for data
collection, and any testing procedures
that were or will be undertaken prior to
fielding the study. Depending on the
degree of influence the results are likely
to have, such collections may still be
eligible for submission for other generic
mechanisms that are designed to yield
quantitative results.
As a general matter, information
collections will not result in any new
system of records containing privacy
information and will not ask questions
of a sensitive nature, such as sexual
behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs,
and other matters that are commonly
considered private. The information
collection will be used in the same
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manner as the existing application.
AmeriCorps also seeks to continue using
the current application until the revised
application is approved by OMB. The
current application is due to expire on
March 31, 20201.
Dated: February 25, 2021.
Mary Hyde,
Director, Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2021–04421 Filed 3–3–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Reopening; Applications for New
Awards; Educational Technology,
Media, and Materials for Individuals
With Disabilities—Stepping-Up
Technology Implementation
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Education
(Department) reopens the competition
for fiscal year (FY) 2021, for certain
prospective eligible applicants
described elsewhere in this notice,
under the Educational Technology,
Media, and Materials for Individuals
with Disabilities—Stepping-up
Technology Implementation, Assistance
Listing Number 84.327S. The
Department takes this action to allow
more time for the preparation and
submission of applications by
prospective eligible applicants affected
by the severe winter weather in
Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.
DATES:
Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications for Applicants Meeting the
Eligibility Criteria in this Notice: March
8, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental
Review: May 5, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terry Jackson, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW,
Room 5128, Potomac Center Plaza,
Washington, DC 20202–5076.
Telephone: (202) 245–6039. Email:
Terry.Jackson@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–
8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
December 22, 2020, we published the
notice inviting applications (NIA) for
the FY 2021 Educational Technology,
Media, and Materials for Individuals
with Disabilities—Stepping-up
Technology Implementation
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competition in the Federal Register (85
FR 83531). Under the NIA, applications
were due on February 22, 2021.
We are reopening this competition for
eligible applicants in affected areas in
Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to
allow those applicants more time to
prepare and submit their applications.
For applicants that meet the eligibility
criteria in this notice, we are reopening
the competition until March 8, 2021. We
are also extending the
intergovernmental review deadline until
May 5, 2021.
Eligibility: The reopening of the
competition in this notice applies to
eligible applicants under Educational
Technology, Media, and Materials for
Individuals with Disabilities—Steppingup Technology Implementation,
Assistance Listing Number 84.327S, that
are located in an area for which the
President has issued an emergency
declaration (see www.fema.gov/
disasters/), in Louisiana (FEMA Disaster
designation 3556), Oklahoma (FEMA
Disaster designation 3555), and Texas
(FEMA Disaster designation 3554).
In accordance with the NIA, eligible
applicants for this competition are
limited to State educational agencies;
local educational agencies (LEAs),
including public charter schools that
operate as LEAs under State law;
institutions of higher education; other
public agencies; private nonprofit
organizations; freely associated States
and outlying areas; Indian Tribes or
Tribal organizations; and for-profit
organizations.
Note: All information in the NIA for
this competition remains the same,
except for, with respect to eligible
applicants, the deadline for the
transmittal of applications and the
deadline for intergovernmental review.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1474
and 1481.
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program contact person listed under FOR
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individuals with disabilities can obtain
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application package in an accessible
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David Cantrell,
Deputy Director, Office of Special Education
Programs, Delegated the authority to perform
the functions and duties of the Assistant
Secretary for the Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services.
[FR Doc. 2021–04444 Filed 3–3–21; 8:45 am]
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Reopening; Application Period for
Certain Applicants Under the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2021 Graduate Assistance in
Areas of National Need Program
Competition
Office of Postsecondary
Education, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Education
(Department) reopens the competition
for FY 2021, for certain eligible
applicants described elsewhere in this
notice, under the Graduate Assistance in
Areas of National Need program,
Assistance Listing Number 84.200A.
The Department takes this action to
allow more time for the preparation and
submission of applications by eligible
applicants affected by the severe winter
weather in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and
Texas, where the President has issued a
disaster declaration. The reopening of
the application deadline date for this
competition is intended to help affected
eligible applicants compete fairly with
other eligible applicants under this
competition.
DATES:
Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications for Applicants Meeting the
Eligibility Criteria in this Notice: March
15, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental
Review: May 25, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Ell, U.S Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW,
2B214, Washington, DC 20202–4260.
Telephone: (202) 453–6348. Email:
Rebecca.ell@ed.gov.
If you use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Generic Clearance for the Collection of Pilot and Test Data
AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating
as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request
(ICR) entitled Generic Clearance for the Collection of Pilot and Test
Data for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office
listed in the ADDRESSES section by April 5, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable
supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling Amy Borgstrom at
202-422-2781 or by email to [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in
comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of AmeriCorps,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions;
Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information to be collected; and
Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Comments
A 60-day Notice requesting public comment was published in the
Federal Register on Monday, November 30 at 85: 76543. This comment
period ended January 29, 2021. No comments were received.
Title of Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Pilot
and Test Data.
OMB Control Number: 3045-0163.
Type of Review: Renewal.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 350.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 10,500 minutes.
Abstract: AmeriCorps seeks to renew the current information
collection. The information collection will enable pilot testing of
survey instruments in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with
the Administration's commitment to improving service delivery. By pilot
testing we mean information that provides useful insights on how
respondents interact with the instrument, but are not statistical
surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the
population of study. This feedback will provide insights into customer
or stakeholder perceptions, experiences and expectations regarding
prospective studies. It will also allow feedback to contribute directly
to the improvement of research program management.
The Agency will only submit a collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the following conditions:
The collections are voluntary;
The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on
considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or
burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents
and the Federal Government;
The collections are non-controversial and do not raise
issues of concern to other Federal agencies;
Any collection is targeted to the solicitation of opinions
from respondents who have experience with the program or may have
experience with the program in the near future;
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected
only to the extent necessary and is not retained;
Information gathered will be used only internally for
general service improvement and program management purposes and is not
intended for release outside of the agency;
Information gathered will not be used for the purpose of
substantially informing influential policy decisions; and
Information gathered will yield qualitative information;
the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the
population of study.
Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful
information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative
information will not be used for quantitative information collections
that are designed to yield reliably actionable results, such as
monitoring trends over time or documenting program performance. Such
data uses require more rigorous designs that address the target
population to which generalizations will be made, the sampling frame,
the sample design (including stratification and clustering), the
precision requirements or power calculations that justify the proposed
sample size, the expected response rate, methods for assessing
potential non-response bias, the protocols for data collection, and any
testing procedures that were or will be undertaken prior to fielding
the study. Depending on the degree of influence the results are likely
to have, such collections may still be eligible for submission for
other generic mechanisms that are designed to yield quantitative
results.
As a general matter, information collections will not result in any
new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask
questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes,
religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered
private. The information collection will be used in the same
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manner as the existing application. AmeriCorps also seeks to continue
using the current application until the revised application is approved
by OMB. The current application is due to expire on March 31, 20201.
Dated: February 25, 2021.
Mary Hyde,
Director, Office of Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2021-04421 Filed 3-3-21; 8:45 am]
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