Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR), 30116-30117 [2023-09870]

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These measures include (1) the percentage of preparation programs that incorporate scientifically based practices or EBPs into their curricula; (2) the percentage of scholars completing the preparation program who are knowledgeable and skilled in EBPs that improve outcomes for children with disabilities; (3) the percentage of scholars who exit the preparation program prior to completion due to poor academic performance; (4) the percentage of scholars completing the preparation program who are working in the area(s) in which they were prepared upon program completion; (5) the Federal cost per scholar who completed the preparation program; (6) the percentage of scholars who completed the preparation program and are employed in high-need districts; and (7) the percentage of scholars who completed the preparation program and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 May 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 who are rated effective by their employers. 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Other Information Accessible Format: On request to the program contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format. The Department will provide the requestor with an accessible format that may include Rich Text Format (RTF) or text format (txt), a thumb drive, an MP3 file, braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc, or other accessible format. Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. You may access the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations at www.govinfo.gov. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 published in the Federal Register, in text or Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the site. You may also access documents of the Department published in the Federal Register by using the article search feature at www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Katherine Neas, Deputy Assistant Secretary. Delegated the authority to perform the functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 2023–09954 Filed 5–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0083] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 10, 2023. 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– 2023–SCC–0083. 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, the Department 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 after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 10, 2023 / Notices postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Manager of the Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W203, Washington, DC 20202–8240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Christine Pilgrim, (202) 245–7351. 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. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department 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: IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR). OMB Control Number: 1820–0624. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 60. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 107,400. Abstract: In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), not later than one year after the date of enactment of the Individuals with Disabilities Education, as revised in 2004, each State must have in place a performance plan that evaluates the State’s efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of Part B and describe how the State will improve such VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:49 May 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 implementation. This plan is called the Part B State Performance Plan (Part B— SPP). In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(2)(C)(ii) the State shall report annually to the public on the performance of each local educational agency located in the State on the targets in the State’s performance plan. The State also shall report annually to the Secretary on the performance of the State under the State’s performance plan. This report is called the Part B Annual Performance Report (Part B— APR). Information Collection 1820–0624 corresponds to 34 CFR 300.600 through 300.602. Dated: May 4, 2023. 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. 2023–09870 Filed 5–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 1889–085, Project No. 2485– 071] FirstLight MA Hydro LLC, Northfield Mountain LLC; Notice of Revised Deadline for Comments on Settlement Agreement On April 7, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments, setting a comment deadline of May 7, 2023, and a reply comment deadline of May 22, 2023. Subsequent to issuance of the Notice, Commission staff sent a request to FirstLight MA Hydro LLC and Northfield Mountain LLC for additional information on certain operational and environmental measures stipulated in the settlement agreement, setting a response deadline of May 11, 2023. Because the additional information filing could inform comments on the settlement agreement, the settlement comment deadline is extended to May 26, 2023, and the reply comment deadline is now June 12, 2023. Dated: May 4, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–09940 Filed 5–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 30117 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings # 2 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings: Docket Numbers: ER23–1825–000. Applicants: Kentucky Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revision to Reactive Rate Schedule No. 304 to be effective 7/1/2023. Filed Date: 5/3/23. Accession Number: 20230503–5145. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/24/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1826–000. Applicants: Cross-Sound Cable Company, LLC. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: IROL–CIP Schedule 17 Cost Recovery to be effective 7/4/2023. Filed Date: 5/4/23. Accession Number: 20230504–5003. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/25/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1827–000. Applicants: Otter Tail Power Company. Description: Tariff Amendment: Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreements for Remedial Action Scheme Service to be effective 5/31/ 2023. Filed Date: 5/4/23. Accession Number: 20230504–5041. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/25/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1828–000. Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: Revisions to Sch. 12-Appx A: April 2023 RTEP, 30-Day Comment Period Requested to be effective 8/2/2023. Filed Date: 5/4/23. Accession Number: 20230504–5048. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 6/5/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1829–000. Applicants: Shady Oaks Wind 2, LLC. Description: Initial rate filing: Application for MBR Authorization w/ Waivers & Expedited Treatment to be effective 5/5/2023. Filed Date: 5/4/23. Accession Number: 20230504–5093. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/25/23. Docket Numbers: ER23–1830–000. Applicants: New England Power Company. Description: § 205(d) Rate Filing: 2023–05–04 Filing of Eighth Revised New England Power Service Agreement No. 23 to be effective 5/5/2023. Filed Date: 5/4/23. Accession Number: 20230504–5096. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 5/25/23. E:\FR\FM\10MYN1.SGM 10MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30116-30117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-09870]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0083]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; IDEA 
Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and Annual Performance Report (APR)

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
(OSERS), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved 
information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 10, 2023.

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-2023-SCC-0083. 
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, the Department 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 after the comment period will not be accepted. 
Written requests for information or comments submitted by

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postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Manager of the 
Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, 
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W203, 
Washington, DC 20202-8240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection activities, please contact Christine Pilgrim, (202) 245-
7351.

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. The Department is soliciting comments on the 
proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 
The Department 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: IDEA Part B State Performance Plan (SPP) and 
Annual Performance Report (APR).
    OMB Control Number: 1820-0624.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 60.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 107,400.
    Abstract: In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 1416(b)(1), not later than 
one year after the date of enactment of the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education, as revised in 2004, each State must have in 
place a performance plan that evaluates the State's efforts to 
implement the requirements and purposes of Part B and describe how the 
State will improve such implementation. This plan is called the Part B 
State Performance Plan (Part B--SPP). In accordance with 20 U.S.C. 
1416(b)(2)(C)(ii) the State shall report annually to the public on the 
performance of each local educational agency located in the State on 
the targets in the State's performance plan. The State also shall 
report annually to the Secretary on the performance of the State under 
the State's performance plan. This report is called the Part B Annual 
Performance Report (Part B--APR). Information Collection 1820-0624 
corresponds to 34 CFR 300.600 through 300.602.

    Dated: May 4, 2023.
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. 2023-09870 Filed 5-9-23; 8:45 am]
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