**BILLING CODE 6055-01-M**

**Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request**

**AGENCY:** National Institute for Literacy

**SUMMARY:** In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
350l et seq.), this notice announces an Information Collection Request
(ICR) by the NIFL. The ICR describes the nature of the information
collection and its expected cost and burden.

**DATE:** Comments must be submitted on or before \[30 days from date of
publication\].

**ADDRESSES:** Submit written comments to: National Institute for
Literacy, 1775 I Street, NW, Suite 730, Washington, DC 20006, Attention:
Jennifer Cromley. Copies of the complete ICR and the accompanying
regulations may be obtained from the above address or by contacting
Jennifer Cromley at (202) 233-2053, or on-line at
[http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/news_events.html]{.underline} Comments also
may be submitted electronically by sending electronic mail (e-mail) to:
jcromley@nifl.gov. All written comments will be available for public
inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**:

# *Title:* Application for Literacy Leader Fellowship Program

***Abstract:*** The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) was created
by the National Literacy Act of 1991 and amended by the Workforce
Investment Act of 1998 and authorized the NIFL to award fellowships to
outstanding individuals pursuing careers in adult education or literacy
in the areas of instruction, management, research, or innovation.
Evaluations to determine successful applications will be made by a panel
of literacy experts and information specialists using the published
criteria. The NIFL will use this information to issue a minimum of 2-3
fellowships for a period of up to one year.

**Burden Statement**: The burden for this collection of information is
estimated at 52 hours per response for the first year. This estimate
includes the time needed to review instructions, complete the form, and
review the collection of information. No more than 2-3 applicants will
be awarded a fellowship grant. Each awardee will have an annual update
of the application requiring an average of 52 hours per response for
each continuation year.

*Respondents: P*ublic and private nonprofit organizations.

> *Estimated Number of Respondents: 50*
>
> *Estimated Number of Responses Per Respondent: 1*
>
> *Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 52* hours

*Frequency of Collection:* One time. Send comments regarding the burden
estimate or any other aspect of the information collection, including
suggestions for reducing the burden to Jennifer Cromley at the above
address.

***Request for Comments**:* NIFL solicits comments to: (i) Evaluate
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility. (ii) Evaluate the accuracy of
the agency's estimates of the burden of the proposed collection of
information. (iii) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected. (iv) Minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated or electronic collection technologies of other
forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission
of responses.

November 13, 2023

Andrew J. Hartman

Director, NIFL