Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consent-Based Siting Program, 65048-65049 [2022-23382]

Download as PDF 65048 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2022 / Notices while also assessing changes over time for items that are repeated. Given the high demand for data collection, the content of the survey will change monthly. This request is to conduct the SPP 2023–24 preliminary activities, including contacting and obtaining research approvals from public school districts with an established research approval process (‘‘special contact districts’’), notifying sampled schools and districts of their selection for the survey, and inviting them to complete short Screener Surveys to establish a point of contact at their school and at the district. Dated: October 24, 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. 2022–23425 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2022–SCC–0105] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies 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 collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 28, 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Oct 26, 2022 Jkt 259001 For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Tracy Rimdzius, (202) 245–7283. 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: Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies. OMB Control Number: 1850–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 30. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 817. Abstract: The data collection described in this submission will assist policymakers in understanding the impact of reclassification policies that exit students from English learner (EL) status. Specifically, the study will examine (1) whether reclassification was implemented more consistently across districts within states after the start of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and (2) whether reclassification at current thresholds helps, harms, or is neutral for former ELs’ instructional opportunities, experiences, achievement, and attainment. Data for the study will come from extant state longitudinal data systems and publicly available data on state policies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 24, 2022. 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. 2022–23443 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consent-Based Siting Program Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition, Office of Nuclear Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Funding opportunity announcement. AGENCY: On September 20, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) issued a $16 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) to support community engagement with DOE’s consent-based siting activities and foster the development of innovative community ideas and feedback related to the potential role that one or more federal consolidated interim storage facilities for commercial spent nuclear fuel may have in the community. To view the FOA, go to https://www.grants.gov and search for ‘‘DE–FOA–0002575.’’ DATES: Questions about the FOA must be received by December 4, 2022. FOA applications must be received by 8 p.m., EST, December 19, 2022. ADDRESSES: All applications must be emailed to the DOE Contracts Specialist at consent-based-siting-project@ id.doe.gov. Applicants must obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. Applicants must first be registered with the (System for Award Management) SAM website: https://www.sam.gov. All SAM registrants will be assigned a UEI and can view the number on the SAM website. Applications shall be prepared in accordance with the detailed instructions in the FOA. To learn more about the FOA, including application requirements, please go to https:// www.grants.gov and search for ‘‘DE– FOA–0002575.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Tran Le, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, NE–82, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (301) 903– 3301. Email: consentbasedsiting@ hq.doe.gov. Questions about the FOA must be submitted by December 4, 2022, to the DOE Contracts Specialist at consentbased-siting-project@id.doe.gov. For SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 207 / Thursday, October 27, 2022 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES non-FOA related questions about DOE’s consent-based siting activities, please send your inquiry via email to consentbasedsiting@hq.doe.gov or by phone at (301) 903–3301. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issuance of this FOA is an important step toward building understanding between interested communities, organizations, and DOE about consent-based siting. While DOE is not soliciting volunteer sites to host consolidated interim storage facilities as part of this funding opportunity, the Department hopes to encourage engagement, open dialogue, and building capacity among interested stakeholders and communities about the consent-based siting process. In later phases, DOE will engage with communities that express interest in potentially hosting one or more facilities. Who should apply?: This FOA invites proposals from communities and organizations located within the continental United States interested in learning more about consent-based siting. Eligible awardees include, but are not limited to: higher-education institutions (colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning); Tribal, State, and local governments (municipalities, towns, cities, and counties); Community foundations; and Non-governmental organizations (trade associations, 501(c)(3) organizations, and other public groups). Federally funded research and development centers are not eligible to apply for funding. More detailed information on eligibility is provided in the FOA. Public Information Webinar: DOE hosted an informational webinar about this FOA on October 3, 2022, to discuss the scope and answer questions about the application process. The webinar was recorded and is available at https:// www.energy.gov/ne/consent-basedsiting. Background Management of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste is the US DOE’s responsibility. This includes finding sites to store and dispose of the Nation’s spent nuclear fuel. DOE is committed to a consentbased approach to siting and an integrated waste management system that enables broad participation and centers equity and environmental justice. In the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Congress appropriated funds to the Department for Federal interim storage activities using a consent-based approach. Interim storage is an important component of an integrated VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Oct 26, 2022 Jkt 259001 waste management system and will enable near-term consolidation and temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel until a disposal capability is identified. A Federal interim storage capability will enable removal of spent nuclear fuel from reactor sites, provide useful research opportunities, and build trust and confidence with stakeholders and the public by demonstrating a consentbased approach to facility siting. In December 2021, DOE issued a request for information on ‘‘Using a Consent-Based Siting Process to Identify Federal Interim Storage Facilities’’ (86 FR 68244). The 225 submissions received by the DOE (available at https://www.energy.gov/ne/consentbased-siting) included comments from Tribal, State, and local governments; Non-governmental organizations; members of academia, industry; other stakeholders and individual commenters. This consent-based siting FOA is responsive to public feedback on the need to provide resources for interested communities to learn more about consent-based siting and spent nuclear fuel management. Specifically, the FOA seeks to advance mutual learning between stakeholders, communities, and DOE and to foster open discussions about consent-based siting, spent nuclear fuel management, and the role one or more federal consolidated interim storage facilities could have in interested communities. For more information on DOE’s consentbased siting activities, please go to https://www.energy.gov/ne/consentbased-siting. Confidential Business Information: Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any person submitting information that he or she believes to be confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: one copy of the document marked ‘‘confidential’’ including all the information believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ‘‘non-confidential’’ with the information believed to be confidential deleted. Submit these documents via email, if feasible. DOE will make its own determination about the confidential status of the information and treat it according to its determination. Signing Authority This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 21, 2022, by Dr. Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy, pursuant to delegated authority from the Secretary of Energy. That document with the original signature and date is maintained by DOE. For administrative PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65049 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 October 24, 2022. Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy. [FR Doc. 2022–23382 Filed 10–26–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. IC23–2–000] Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC–923); Comment Request; Extension Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Notice of information collection and request for comments. AGENCY: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the requirements and burden of the information collection FERC–923 (Communication of Operational Information between Natural Gas Pipelines and Electric Transmission Operators), described below. SUMMARY: Comments on the collection of information are due December 27, 2022. ADDRESSES: You may submit your comments (identified by Docket No. IC23–2–000) by one of the following methods: Electronic filing through https:// www.ferc.gov, is preferred. • Electronic Filing: Documents must be filed in acceptable native applications and print-to-PDF, but not in scanned or picture format. • For those unable to file electronically, comments may be filed by USPS mail or by hand (including courier) delivery: Æ Mail via U.S. Postal Service Only: Addressed to: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426. DATES: E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 207 (Thursday, October 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65048-65049]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23382]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Notice of Funding Opportunity for Consent-Based Siting Program

AGENCY: Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition, Office of Nuclear 
Energy, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Funding opportunity announcement.

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SUMMARY: On September 20, 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE or the 
Department) issued a $16 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) 
to support community engagement with DOE's consent-based siting 
activities and foster the development of innovative community ideas and 
feedback related to the potential role that one or more federal 
consolidated interim storage facilities for commercial spent nuclear 
fuel may have in the community. To view the FOA, go to https://www.grants.gov and search for ``DE-FOA-0002575.''

DATES: Questions about the FOA must be received by December 4, 2022. 
FOA applications must be received by 8 p.m., EST, December 19, 2022.

ADDRESSES: All applications must be emailed to the DOE Contracts 
Specialist at [email protected]. Applicants must 
obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number. Applicants must first be 
registered with the (System for Award Management) SAM website: https://www.sam.gov. All SAM registrants will be assigned a UEI and can view 
the number on the SAM website. Applications shall be prepared in 
accordance with the detailed instructions in the FOA. To learn more 
about the FOA, including application requirements, please go to https://www.grants.gov and search for ``DE-FOA-0002575.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Dr. Tran Le, U.S. Department of 
Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, NE-82, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (301) 903-3301. Email: 
[email protected].
    Questions about the FOA must be submitted by December 4, 2022, to 
the DOE Contracts Specialist at [email protected]. For

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non-FOA related questions about DOE's consent-based siting activities, 
please send your inquiry via email to [email protected] or 
by phone at (301) 903-3301.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issuance of this FOA is an important step 
toward building understanding between interested communities, 
organizations, and DOE about consent-based siting. While DOE is not 
soliciting volunteer sites to host consolidated interim storage 
facilities as part of this funding opportunity, the Department hopes to 
encourage engagement, open dialogue, and building capacity among 
interested stakeholders and communities about the consent-based siting 
process. In later phases, DOE will engage with communities that express 
interest in potentially hosting one or more facilities.
    Who should apply?: This FOA invites proposals from communities and 
organizations located within the continental United States interested 
in learning more about consent-based siting. Eligible awardees include, 
but are not limited to: higher-education institutions (colleges, 
universities, and other institutions of higher learning); Tribal, 
State, and local governments (municipalities, towns, cities, and 
counties); Community foundations; and Non-governmental organizations 
(trade associations, 501(c)(3) organizations, and other public groups). 
Federally funded research and development centers are not eligible to 
apply for funding. More detailed information on eligibility is provided 
in the FOA.
    Public Information Webinar: DOE hosted an informational webinar 
about this FOA on October 3, 2022, to discuss the scope and answer 
questions about the application process. The webinar was recorded and 
is available at https://www.energy.gov/ne/consent-based-siting.

Background

    Management of the nation's spent nuclear fuel and high-level 
radioactive waste is the US DOE's responsibility. This includes finding 
sites to store and dispose of the Nation's spent nuclear fuel. DOE is 
committed to a consent-based approach to siting and an integrated waste 
management system that enables broad participation and centers equity 
and environmental justice. In the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2021, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Congress appropriated 
funds to the Department for Federal interim storage activities using a 
consent-based approach. Interim storage is an important component of an 
integrated waste management system and will enable near-term 
consolidation and temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel until a 
disposal capability is identified. A Federal interim storage capability 
will enable removal of spent nuclear fuel from reactor sites, provide 
useful research opportunities, and build trust and confidence with 
stakeholders and the public by demonstrating a consent-based approach 
to facility siting.
    In December 2021, DOE issued a request for information on ``Using a 
Consent-Based Siting Process to Identify Federal Interim Storage 
Facilities'' (86 FR 68244). The 225 submissions received by the DOE 
(available at https://www.energy.gov/ne/consent-based-siting) included 
comments from Tribal, State, and local governments; Non-governmental 
organizations; members of academia, industry; other stakeholders and 
individual commenters. This consent-based siting FOA is responsive to 
public feedback on the need to provide resources for interested 
communities to learn more about consent-based siting and spent nuclear 
fuel management. Specifically, the FOA seeks to advance mutual learning 
between stakeholders, communities, and DOE and to foster open 
discussions about consent-based siting, spent nuclear fuel management, 
and the role one or more federal consolidated interim storage 
facilities could have in interested communities. For more information 
on DOE's consent-based siting activities, please go to https://www.energy.gov/ne/consent-based-siting.
    Confidential Business Information: Pursuant to 10 CFR 1004.11, any 
person submitting information that he or she believes to be 
confidential and exempt by law from public disclosure should submit via 
email, postal mail, or hand delivery two well-marked copies: one copy 
of the document marked ``confidential'' including all the information 
believed to be confidential, and one copy of the document marked ``non-
confidential'' with the information believed to be confidential 
deleted. Submit these documents via email, if feasible. DOE will make 
its own determination about the confidential status of the information 
and treat it according to its determination.

Signing Authority

    This document of the Department of Energy was signed on October 21, 
2022, by Dr. Kathryn Huff, Assistant Secretary for the Office of 
Nuclear 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 October 24, 2022.
Treena V. Garrett,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2022-23382 Filed 10-26-22; 8:45 am]
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