Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; School Pulse Panel 2022 Quarter 4 Revision, 52545-52546 [2022-18446]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 165 / Friday, August 26, 2022 / Notices membership of the DPB at any time regarding its mission or in response to the stated agenda of a planned meeting. Written statements should be submitted to the DPB’s DFO, which is listed in this notice or can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.facadatabase.gov/. Written statements that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting of the DPB may be submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at a planned meeting, then these statements must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the meeting in question. The DFO will review all submitted written statements and provide copies to all members. Dated: August 23, 2022. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2022–18471 Filed 8–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0107] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; School Pulse Panel 2022 Quarter 4 Revision Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 26, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Aug 25, 2022 Jkt 256001 clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Carrie Clarady, 202–245–6347. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department, 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 ICR that is described below. The Department is especially interested in public comments 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 record. Title of Collection: School Pulse Panel 2022 Quarter 4 Revision. OMB Control Number: 1850–0969. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 17,280. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,752. Abstract: The School Pulse Panel (SPP) is a monthly data collection originally designed to collect voluntary responses from a nationally representative sample of public schools to better understand how schools, students, and educators are responding to the ongoing stressors of the coronavirus pandemic, along with other priority items for the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Education program offices. This collection allows NCES to comply with the January 21, 2021 E.O. 14000 Executive Order on Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52545 Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers. The SPP study is extremely important particularly now that COVID– 19 has not waned, and the pulse model is one that the agency will need after the pandemic subsides for other quickturnaround data needs. It is one of the nation’s few sources of reliable data on a wealth of information focused on school reopening efforts, virus spread mitigation strategies, services offered for students and staff, and technology use, as reported by school district staff and principals in U.S. public schools. Initially cleared as an emergency (OMB #1850–0963), the SPP monthly data collection (OMB #1850–0969) was formally cleared in April 2022, with change requests (OMB #1850–0969 v.2– 3) clearing the May and June 2022 Questionnaires in April and May. A revision (complete with 30D public comment period; v.4) containing projected questionnaire items for August and September 2022 as well as further change requests (v. 5–7) were cleared in July and August 2022. The purpose of this submission is to propose and seek 30-day public comment on new items (within the scope of research domains both previously established and minimally revised in this request; see Part A changes detailed below) to be collected on the October, November, and December instruments (Appendix B.6). These items are considered very close to final and will go through minimal testing with school personnel to examine any comprehension concerns with item wording. Feedback from this testing, as well as additional input from SPP stakeholders, will result in modifications and additions that will be reflected in future change requests. Some previously approved items that are considered core content will be collected in during these months. Specifically, items on learning modes, quarantine, and possibly items on afterschool programs will be repeated to maintain trend over time. In addition to the changes in Appendix B (new items) and Part A (overall description of the study), updated screenshots were also added to Appendix A (communication materials) in order to keep the materials current, and additional details were added to the descriptions of our cognitive testing process in Part B. The costs to the government have not changed as a result of this revision nor has the projected respondent burden. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 52546 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 165 / Friday, August 26, 2022 / Notices Dated: August 23, 2022. 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. 2022–18446 Filed 8–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection for the Weatherization Assistance Program Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years a currently approved collection of information with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collection request, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), was previously approved on May 31, 2020, under OMB Control No. 1910–5127 and its current expiration date is May 31, 2023. This ICR will include WAP Annual Appropriations and Weatherization Readiness Funds, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and Multi-Family Buildings. This ICR makes updates to the WAP reporting metrics to ensure the requested information can be shared on an annual basis with Congress. DATES: Comments regarding this collection must be received on or before October 25, 2022. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be sent to Brittany Price by email to the following address: Brittany.Price@ ee.doe.gov with the subject line ‘‘Weatherization Assistance Program (OMB No. 1910–5127)’’ included in the message. Submit electronic comments in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, PDF, or ASCII file format, and avoid the use of special characters or any form of encryption. No telefacsimiles (faxes) will be accepted. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see ADDRESSES section of this document. Although DOE has routinely accepted public comment submissions through a variety of mechanisms, including postal mail and hand delivery/courier, the Department has found it necessary to lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:59 Aug 25, 2022 Jkt 256001 make temporary modifications to the comment submission process in light of the ongoing Covid–19 pandemic. DOE is currently accepting only electronic submissions at this time. If a commenter finds that this change poses an undue hardship, please contact the DOE staff person listed in this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Brittany Price, EE–5W, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121 or by email or phone at brittany.price@ee.doe.gov, (240) 306– 7252. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the extended collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No.: 1910– 5127; (2) Information Collection Request Title: ‘‘Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)’’; (3) Type of Review: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; (4) Purpose: To collect information on the status of grantee activities related to WAP Annual Appropriations/Weatherization Readiness Fund, IIJA, and the multifamily buildings expansion— including but not limited to weatherized units, total people assisted with grant funds; expenditures; and results, to ensure that program funds are being used appropriately, effectively and expeditiously. WAP Annual Appropriations and Weatherization Readiness Fund: On March 15, 2022, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which appropriated $334,000,000 to the WAP, and included $15,000,000 to be made available to establish a Weatherization Readiness Fund. As noted in WPN 22– 6, WAP Grantees will be required to report metrics related to the expenditure of these funds. Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA): In addition to the reporting documents for the WAP’s annual appropriations, this PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 collection also includes reporting for the $3.168 billion delivered by IIJA. IIJA was passed by Congress on November 6, 2021 ‘‘to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.’’ The Weatherization Assistance Program is listed as an IIJA recipient under the Subtitle E— Miscellaneous section within Title V: Energy Efficiency and Building Infrastructure. Multifamily Buildings: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended Section 421 of the Energy Conservation and Production Act by inserting: ‘‘the number of multifamily buildings in which individual dwelling units were weatherized during the previous year, the number of individual dwelling units in multifamily buildings weatherized during the previous year,’’ after ‘‘the average size of the dwellings being weatherized.’’ (5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 57; (6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 798; (8) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 7,752; (8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $366,824.64. Statutory Authority: Title 42, chapter 81, subchapter III, part A of the United States Code (U.S.C.), (42 U.S.C. 6867(a)). Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on August 12, 2022, by Kelly J. Speakes-Backman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative purposes only, and in compliance with requirements of the Office of the Federal Register, the undersigned DOE Federal Register Liaison Officer has been authorized to sign and submit the document in electronic format for publication, as an official document of the Department of Energy. This administrative process in no way alters the legal effect of this document upon publication in the Federal Register. Signed in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2022. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2022–18432 Filed 8–25–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 165 (Friday, August 26, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52545-52546]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18446]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2022-SCC-0107]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; School Pulse Panel 2022 Quarter 4 Revision

AGENCY: Institute of Educational Sciences (IES), 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 a currently approved collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 26, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of 
publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ``Department of 
Education'' under ``Currently Under Review,'' then check the ``Only 
Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links 
to view documents related to this information collection request. 
Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking 
on the ``View Information Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting 
statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking 
on the ``View Supporting Statement and Other Documents'' link.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Carrie Clarady, 202-245-6347.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department, 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 ICR that 
is described below. The Department is especially interested in public 
comments 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 record.
    Title of Collection: School Pulse Panel 2022 Quarter 4 Revision.
    OMB Control Number: 1850-0969.
    Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 17,280.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,752.
    Abstract: The School Pulse Panel (SPP) is a monthly data collection 
originally designed to collect voluntary responses from a nationally 
representative sample of public schools to better understand how 
schools, students, and educators are responding to the ongoing 
stressors of the coronavirus pandemic, along with other priority items 
for the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and 
Department of Education program offices. This collection allows NCES to 
comply with the January 21, 2021 E.O. 14000 Executive Order on 
Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early 
Childhood Education Providers. The SPP study is extremely important 
particularly now that COVID-19 has not waned, and the pulse model is 
one that the agency will need after the pandemic subsides for other 
quick-turnaround data needs. It is one of the nation's few sources of 
reliable data on a wealth of information focused on school reopening 
efforts, virus spread mitigation strategies, services offered for 
students and staff, and technology use, as reported by school district 
staff and principals in U.S. public schools. Initially cleared as an 
emergency (OMB #1850-0963), the SPP monthly data collection (OMB #1850-
0969) was formally cleared in April 2022, with change requests (OMB 
#1850-0969 v.2-3) clearing the May and June 2022 Questionnaires in 
April and May. A revision (complete with 30D public comment period; 
v.4) containing projected questionnaire items for August and September 
2022 as well as further change requests (v. 5-7) were cleared in July 
and August 2022.
    The purpose of this submission is to propose and seek 30-day public 
comment on new items (within the scope of research domains both 
previously established and minimally revised in this request; see Part 
A changes detailed below) to be collected on the October, November, and 
December instruments (Appendix B.6). These items are considered very 
close to final and will go through minimal testing with school 
personnel to examine any comprehension concerns with item wording. 
Feedback from this testing, as well as additional input from SPP 
stakeholders, will result in modifications and additions that will be 
reflected in future change requests. Some previously approved items 
that are considered core content will be collected in during these 
months. Specifically, items on learning modes, quarantine, and possibly 
items on after-school programs will be repeated to maintain trend over 
time. In addition to the changes in Appendix B (new items) and Part A 
(overall description of the study), updated screenshots were also added 
to Appendix A (communication materials) in order to keep the materials 
current, and additional details were added to the descriptions of our 
cognitive testing process in Part B. The costs to the government have 
not changed as a result of this revision nor has the projected 
respondent burden.


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    Dated: August 23, 2022.
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. 2022-18446 Filed 8-25-22; 8:45 am]
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