Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Loan Discharge Applications (DL/FFEL/Perkins), 65664-65665 [2023-20665]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 65664 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2023 / Notices information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. 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 Beth Grebeldinger, (202) 377–4018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program (TEACH Grant) Agreement to Serve or Repay. OMB Control Number: 1845–0083. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50,793. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 25,397. Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education is requesting a revision of the TEACH Grant Agreement currently approved under OMB No. 1845–0083. The Consider Teachers Act of 2021 (Pub. L. 117–49) made certain changes to the provisions governing the TEACH Grant Program in section 420N of the HEA, one of which was to replace the previous requirement for a TEACH Grant recipient to comply with the requirements for being a highly qualified teacher as defined in section VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:11 Sep 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 with a requirement for the recipient to meet all state certification requirements for teaching (which may include meeting such requirements through certification obtained through alternative routes to teaching). To reflect this statutory change, we have modified the Agreement by replacing all references to the highly qualified teacher requirement with the new requirement and removing the definition of ‘‘highly qualified teacher.’’ We have also updated the section of the Agreement that describes the terms and conditions of Direct Unsubsidized Loans to reflect certain changes to the Direct Loan Program regulations that were made by a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2022 (87 FR 65904). In addition to making these updates to reflect statutory and regulatory changes, we have made minor, non-substantive wording changes in several places throughout the Agreement for greater clarity. Dated: September 19, 2023. Kun Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–20616 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0119] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Loan Discharge Applications (DL/ FFEL/Perkins) Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 25, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Beth Grebeldinger, (202) 377–4018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Loan Discharge Applications (DL/FFEL/Perkins). OMB Control Number: 1845–0058. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households; State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 32,761. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 21,376. Abstract: The Department of Education requested and received an emergency clearance for the information collection, 1845–0058. The Department is now requesting the 60-day public comment period. The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), established the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, and the Federal Perkins (Perkins) Loan programs under Title IV, Parts B, D, and E, respectively. Section 437(c)(1) of the HEA authorizes the discharge of a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan borrower’s obligation to repay their loan(s) based on school closure or false certification of student eligibility. Section 464(g)(1) of the HEA E:\FR\FM\25SEN1.SGM 25SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 184 / Monday, September 25, 2023 / Notices authorizes the discharge of a Perkins Loan Program loan based on school closure. The Department published a final rule on November 1, 2022 (87 FR 65904) that made significant changes to the regulations governing loan discharge based on school closure and false certification. Dated: September 20, 2023. Kun Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–20665 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY High Energy Physics Advisory Panel Office of Science, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: This notice announces an open virtual meeting of the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP). The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register. DATES: Thursday, November 2, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (eastern time). ADDRESSES: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Information to participate can be found on the website closer to the meeting date at https:// science.osti.gov/hep/hepap/meetings/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Kogut, Designated Federal Officer (DFO); High Energy Physics Advisory Panel (HEPAP); U.S. Department of Energy; Office of Science; SC–35/ Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (301) 903–1298; Email: John.Kogut@science.doe.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting: To discuss the International Benchmarking report. HEPAP will vote on its acceptance. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: Tentative Agenda • Introductions • Presentation of the International Benchmarking Report—Patricia McBride • Discussion of the International Benchmarking Report • Vote by HEPAP members on acceptance of the report • General, Open Discussion Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. A webcast of this VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:11 Sep 22, 2023 Jkt 259001 meeting will be available. Please check the website below for updates and information on how to view the meeting. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of these items on the agenda, you should contact John Kogut, (301) 903–1298 or by email at: John.Kogut@science.doe.gov. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Panel will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting will be available on the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel website: https:// science.osti.gov/hep/hepap/meetings/. Signed in Washington, DC, on September 19, 2023. LaTanya Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–20671 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2970–004] The Village of Argyle, Wisconsin; Notice of Effectiveness of Withdrawal of Application for Surrender of Exemption From Licensing On October 6, 2021, the Village of Argyle, Wisconsin (exemptee) filed an application to surrender its exemption from licensing for the 50-kilowatt Argyle Hydroelectric Project No. 2970. On July 5, 2023, the licensee filed a notice of withdrawal of the surrender application. The project is located on the East Branch Pecatonica River, in Argyle, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. No motion in opposition to the notice of withdrawal has been filed, and the Commission has taken no action to disallow the withdrawal. Pursuant to Rule 216(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure,1 the withdrawal of the application became effective on July 20, 2023, and this proceeding is hereby terminated. 1 18 PO 00000 CFR 385.216(b) (2022). Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65665 Dated: September 19, 2023. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–20728 Filed 9–22–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Combined Notice of Filings #1 Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings: Docket Numbers: EC23–74–000. Applicants: Energy Harbor Corp. Description: Energy Harbor Corp. and Vistra Corp. submits Response to FERC’s August 17, 2023, Deficiency Letter and Request for Additional Information. Filed Date: 9/18/23. Accession Number: 20230918–5132. Comment Date: 5 p.m. ET 10/10/23. Docket Numbers: EC23–119–000. Applicants: Sojitz Corporation of America, AL Blueway Holdings, LLC. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 184 (Monday, September 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65664-65665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-20665]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0119]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Loan Discharge Applications (DL/FFEL/Perkins)

AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), 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 an extension without change of a currently 
approved information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 25, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of 
publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain to access the site. 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 Beth Grebeldinger, (202) 377-
4018.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Loan Discharge Applications (DL/FFEL/Perkins).
    OMB Control Number: 1845-0058.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households; State, 
Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 32,761.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 21,376.
    Abstract: The Department of Education requested and received an 
emergency clearance for the information collection, 1845-0058. The 
Department is now requesting the 60-day public comment period.
    The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), established the 
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the William D. Ford 
Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, and the Federal Perkins 
(Perkins) Loan programs under Title IV, Parts B, D, and E, 
respectively. Section 437(c)(1) of the HEA authorizes the discharge of 
a FFEL or Direct Loan program loan borrower's obligation to repay their 
loan(s) based on school closure or false certification of student 
eligibility. Section 464(g)(1) of the HEA

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authorizes the discharge of a Perkins Loan Program loan based on school 
closure.
    The Department published a final rule on November 1, 2022 (87 FR 
65904) that made significant changes to the regulations governing loan 
discharge based on school closure and false certification.

    Dated: September 20, 2023.
Kun Mullan,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-20665 Filed 9-22-23; 8:45 am]
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