Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program: Technical Assistance To Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices, 16713-16714 [2021-06573]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 / Notices For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Elyse Jones, 202–453–5627. 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 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: HBCU Scholar Recognition Program. OMB Control Number: 1894–0016. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 202. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 707. Abstract: This program was designed to recognize current HBCU students for their dedication to academics, leadership and civic engagement. Nominees were asked to submit a nomination package containing a signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, short essay, resume, and endorsement letter. Items in this package provide the tools necessary to select current HBCU students who are excelling academically and making differences in their community. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Mar 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: March 26, 2021. 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. 2021–06630 Filed 3–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2021–SCC–0051] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program: Technical Assistance To Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 1, 2021. 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– 2021–SCC–0051. 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 PRA Coordinator of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W208C Washington, DC 20202–8240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16713 activities, please contact Nicoisa Jones, (202) 453–6695. 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: Expanding Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Program: Technical Assistance to Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices. OMB Control Number: 1855–0016. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 342. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 537. Abstract: This request is for an extension of OMB approval to collect data for the Expanding Opportunity through Quality Charter Schools Program: Technical Assistance to Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices formerly titled Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant Awards Database. This current data collection is being coordinated with the EDFacts Initiative to reduce respondent burden and fully utilize data submitted by States and available to the U.S. Department of E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 16714 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 / Notices Education (ED). Specifically, under the current data collection, ED collects CSP grant award information from grantees (State agencies, charter management organizations, and some schools) to create a new database of current CSPfunded charter schools. Together, these data allow ED to monitor CSP grant performance and analyze data related to accountability for academic purposes, financial integrity, and program effectiveness. Dated: March 25, 2021. Juliana Pearson, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2021–06573 Filed 3–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No.AD21–8–000] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Technical Conference on Reassessment of the Electric Quarterly Report Requirements; Notice of Technical Conference Take notice that on May 19, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) will convene a staff-led technical conference via webcast as part of a reassessment of the Electric Quarterly Report (EQR) requirements. A supplemental notice will be issued prior to the conference with further details regarding the agenda, meeting registration information, and electronic log-in information. The purpose of this technical conference is to provide a forum for Commission staff, filers, and data users to discuss potential changes to the current EQR data fields. This technical conference is the second in a series of conferences related to a reassessment of the EQR requirements. Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations, please send an email to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–502–8659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208–2106 with the required accommodations. For more information about the EQR technical conference, please contact Jeff Sanders of the Commission’s Office of Enforcement at (202) 502–6455, or send an email to EQR@ferc.gov. Additional information will also be provided on the EQR web page. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Mar 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 Dated: March 25, 2021. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. Description: Tariff Amendment: Amendment to Pending Filing in ER21– 955 to be effective 4/1/2021. Filed Date: 3/25/21. [FR Doc. 2021–06618 Filed 3–30–21; 8:45 am] Accession Number: 20210325–5145. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/5/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–1510–000. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Applicants: Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., Big Federal Energy Regulatory Rivers Electric Corporation. Commission Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2021–03–24_BREC Attachment O and Combined Notice of Filings #1 GG Filing to be effective 6/1/2021. Take notice that the Commission Filed Date: 3/24/21. received the following electric rate Accession Number: 20210324–5133. filings: Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/14/21. Docket Numbers: Docket Numbers: ER21–1511–000. ER20–2415–002; ER10–2421–005; Applicants: Ohio Power Company, ER10–2457–003; ER10–2590–008; AEP Ohio Transmission Company, Inc., ER10–2593–008; ER10–2616–019; American Electric Power Service ER11–4400–016; ER12–1769–008; Corporation, PJM Interconnection, ER12–2250–006; ER12–2251–006; L.L.C. ER12–2252–007; ER12–2253–006; Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: AEP ER12–75–009; ER14–1569–012; ER14– submits the Loudonville FA re: ILDSA 2245–006; ER14–883–013; ER15–1596– SA No. 1336 to be effective 5/25/2021. 012; ER15–1599–012; ER19–102–005; Filed Date: 3/25/21. ER19–158–007; ER19–2803–004; ER19– Accession Number: 20210325–5051. 2806–004; ER19–2807–004; ER19–2809– Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21. 004; ER19–2810–004; ER19–2811–004. Docket Numbers: ER21–1512–000. Applicants: Moss Landing Energy Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Storage 2, LLC, Moss Landing Power L.L.C. Company LLC, Oakland Power Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Company LLC, Ambit Northeast, LLC, Cincinnati Bell Energy LLC, Connecticut Amendment to ISA/ICSA SA No. 5212 Gas & Electric, Inc., Dynegy Commercial & 5213; Queue Nos. AB2–077/AB2–078/ Asset Management, LLC, Dynegy Energy AB2–079 to be effective 9/10/2018. Filed Date: 3/25/21. Services, LLC, Dynegy Energy Services Accession Number: 20210325–5056. (East), LLC, Dynegy Marketing and Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21. Trade, LLC, Dynegy Power Marketing, LLC, Energy Rewards, LLC, Energy Docket Numbers: ER21–1513–000. Services Providers, Inc., Everyday Applicants: ISO New England Inc. Energy, LLC, Everyday Energy NJ, LLC, Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: ISO Illinois Power Marketing Company, New England Inc.; Ministerial Filing to Luminant Energy Company LLC, Conform Tariff Section I.2 to be effective Massachusetts Gas & Electric, Inc., 1/1/2021. Public Power, LLC, Public Power & Filed Date: 3/25/21. Utility of Maryland, LLC, Public Power Accession Number: 20210325–5057. & Utility of NY, Inc, Public Power (PA), Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21. LLC, TriEagle Energy, LP, Viridian Docket Numbers: ER21–1514–000. Energy, LLC, Viridian Energy PA, LLC, Applicants: Mid-Atlantic Interstate Viridian Energy NY, LLC. Transmission, LLC, PJM Description: Notice of Change in Interconnection, L.L.C. Status of Vistra Southwest MBR Sellers. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Filed Date: 3/24/21. MAIT submits Nine ECSAs, Nos. 5924– Accession Number: 20210324–5238. 5927, 5929–5930, 5935–5937 to be Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/14/21. effective 5/25/2021. Docket Numbers: ER21–716–002. Filed Date: 3/25/21. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, Accession Number: 20210325–5068. L.L.C. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21. Description: Tariff Amendment: Docket Numbers: ER21–1515–000. Supplement and Correction: Original Applicants: PJM Interconnection, ISA, SA No. 5692; Queue No. AF1–198 L.L.C. to be effective 6/30/2020. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Filed Date: 3/25/21. Amendment to ISA No. 4493, Queue Accession Number: 20210325–5087. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21 No. AB1–096 to be effective 6/17/2016. Filed Date: 3/25/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–955–001. Applicants: California Independent Accession Number: 20210325–5120. System Operator Corporation. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/15/21. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 31, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16713-16714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06573]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2021-SCC-0051]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; 
Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program: 
Technical Assistance To Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Data 
Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices

AGENCY: Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), Department of 
Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is 
proposing an extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
June 1, 2021.

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-2021-SCC-0051. 
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 [email protected]. 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 PRA 
Coordinator of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and 
Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, 
LBJ, Room 6W208C Washington, DC 20202-8240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Nicoisa Jones, (202) 453-6695.

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: Expanding Opportunity through Quality Charter 
Schools Program: Technical Assistance to Support Monitoring, 
Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices.
    OMB Control Number: 1855-0016.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 342.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 537.
    Abstract: This request is for an extension of OMB approval to 
collect data for the Expanding Opportunity through Quality Charter 
Schools Program: Technical Assistance to Support Monitoring, 
Evaluation, Data Collection, and Dissemination of Best Practices 
formerly titled Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant Awards Database. 
This current data collection is being coordinated with the EDFacts 
Initiative to reduce respondent burden and fully utilize data submitted 
by States and available to the U.S. Department of

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Education (ED). Specifically, under the current data collection, ED 
collects CSP grant award information from grantees (State agencies, 
charter management organizations, and some schools) to create a new 
database of current CSP-funded charter schools. Together, these data 
allow ED to monitor CSP grant performance and analyze data related to 
accountability for academic purposes, financial integrity, and program 
effectiveness.

    Dated: March 25, 2021.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2021-06573 Filed 3-30-21; 8:45 am]
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