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Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes that notice containing proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested,
e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment.

The Department of Education 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.

Dated: April 26, 2010. James Hyler, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management.

Institute of Education Sciences

Type of Review: New. Title: An Impact Evaluation of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF).

Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or household; State, Local, or Tribal Gov’t, SEAs or LEAs. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden Responses: 60. Burden Hours: 740.

Abstract: This is the first submission of a two-stage clearance request for approval of recruitment activities that will be used to support An Impact Evaluation of the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF). The evaluation will estimate the impact of the differentiated pay component of the TIF program on student achievement and teacher and principal quality and retention. In addition, the evaluation will provide descriptive information of the programs implementation, grantee challenges, and grantee responses to challenges.

Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov

, by selecting the ‘‘Browse Pending Collections ’’ link and by clicking on link number 4285. When you access the information collection, click on

‘‘Download Attachments ’’ to view. Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–4537. Requests may also be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov or faxed to 202–401–0920. Please specify the complete title of the information collection when making your request.

Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity requirements should be electronically mailed to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
800–877–8339. [FR Doc. 2010–9971 Filed 4–28–10; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**[CFDA No. 84.120A]**

**Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Notice of intent to fund down the fiscal year (FY) 2009 grant slate for the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program.

**SUMMARY :**  The Secretary intends to use the grant slate developed in FY 2009 for the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), authorized by Title III, Part E of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to fund down the FY 2009 grant slate to make new grant awards in FY 2010. The Secretary takes this action because a significant number of high-quality applications remain on last year’s grant slate. We expect to use an estimated $4,069,676 for new awards in FY 2010.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Karen W. Johnson, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006–6450. Telephone: (202) 502–7642 or via Internet: karen.johnson@ed.gov.

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), call the Federal Relay Service (FRS), toll free, at
1–800–877–8339.

Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document in an accessible format ( e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or computer diskette) on request to the contact person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT**

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Background

On April 1, 2009, we published a notice in the Federal Register (74 FR 14790) inviting applications for new awards under MSEIP.

In response to this notice, we received a significant number of applications for grants under MSEIP in FY 2009 and funded 16 new grants. Because such a large number of high-quality applications were received, many applications that were awarded high scores by peer reviewers did not receive funding in FY 2009.

In order to conserve funding that would have been required for a peer review of new applications submitted under this program, we intend to select grantees in FY 2010 from the existing slate of applicants. This slate was developed during the FY 2009 competition using the competitive preference priorities, invitational priorities, selection criteria, and requirements referenced in the April 1, 2009 notice.

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1067– 1067k.

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Delegation of Authority: The Secretary of Education has delegated authority to Daniel T. Madzelan, Director, Forecasting and Policy Analysis for the Office of Postsecondary Education, to perform the functions and duties of the


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Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education.

Dated: April 23, 2010. Daniel T. Madzelan, Director, Forecasting and Policy Analysis.
[FR Doc. 2010–9907 Filed 4–28–10; 8:45 am]

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**ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION**

**Proposed Notice and Comment Policy Version 2.0** 

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for public comment on Proposed Notice and Comment Policy 2.0.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) seeks public comment on the Proposed Notice and Comment Policy 2.0. EAC’s current Notice and Comment Policy is to provide effective notice for a period of public comment on all policies being considered for adoption by the EAC, that are not subject to notice and comment under any Federal statute. The policy requires action within specified time periods to permit as much public notice as possible. Because of the firm deadlines, the current policy limits EAC’s ability to address the rare situations that require swift action. The proposed policy amends the Notice and Comment policy to provide for unforeseeable circumstances that may require deviation from the default timelines indicated.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted on or before 4 p.m. EDT on June 1, 2010.

Comments: Public comments are invited on the information contained in the policy. Comments on the proposed policy should be submitted electronically to HAVAcomments@eac.gov. Written comments on the proposed policy can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Proposed Notice and Comment Policy.

Obtaining a Copy of the Policy: To obtain a free copy of the policy: (1) Access the EAC Web site at http://
www.eac.gov; (2) write to the EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Proposed Notice and Comment Policy.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Andrew Guggenheim or Tamar Nedzar, Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005; Telephone:
202–566–3100.

Donetta L. Davidson, Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010–9914 Filed 4–28–10; 8:45 am]

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**ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION**

**Proposed Privacy Policy Statement**

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for public comment on Proposed Privacy Policy Statement.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) seeks public comment on the Proposed Privacy Policy Statement. OMB Memorandum M–99–18 requires, among other things, that Federal agencies post on their Web sites a privacy policy statement concerning how and when an agency collects information related to an individual’s use of the agency Web site. These statements are intended to inform the public of government-wide policies and how each agency implements those policies relative to Web site users’ information. Most of the practices discussed in proposed policy statement are required by statute or regulation. As a result, some portions of the proposed policy may not be amended. However, EAC invites comment and will consider amendments to elements that are not required by statute or regulation.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted on or before 4 p.m. EDT on June 1, 2010.

Comments: Public comments are invited on the information contained in the policy. Comments on the proposed policy should be submitted electronically to HAVAcomments@eac.gov. Written comments on the proposed policy can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Proposed Privacy Policy Statement.

Obtaining a Copy of the Policy: To obtain a free copy of the policy: (1) Access the EAC Web site at http://
www.eac.gov; (2) write to the EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Proposed Privacy Policy Statement. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Andrew Guggenheim or Tamar Nedzar, Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005; Telephone:
202–566–3100.

Donetta L. Davidson, Chair, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010–9913 Filed 4–28–10; 8:45 am]

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**ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION**

**Proposed Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by**  **Circulation Version 2.0**

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for public comment on Proposed Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by Circulation Version 2.0.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) seeks public comment on Proposed Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by Circulation Version 2.0. EAC’s current Proposed Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by Circulation provide the public with the process, including timelines on how EAC Commissioners vote to approve matters requiring formal Commission action that has not been placed on a meeting agenda. The policy requires action within specified time periods to allow a thorough and predictable time period for EAC Commissioners to consider the matter. Because of the firm deadlines, the current policy limits EAC’s ability to address the rare situations that require swift action. The proposed policy amends the Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by Circulation to provide for unforeseeable circumstances that may require deviation from the default timelines indicated.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted on or before 4 p.m. EDT on June 1, 2010.

Comments: Public comments are invited on the information contained in the policy. Comments on the proposed policy should be submitted electronically to HAVAcomments@eac.gov. Written comments on the proposed policy can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 1201 New York Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, ATTN: Proposed Rule of Agency Procedure No. 1: Procedures for Voting by Circulation Version 2.0.

Obtaining a Copy of the Policy: To obtain a free copy of the policy: (1)