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**COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION** 

**Reestablishment of the Technology Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Technology Advisory Committee reestablishment.

**SUMMARY :**  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) is publishing this notice to announce the reestablishment of the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). The Commission has determined that reestablishment of the TAC is necessary and in the public’s interest. No earlier than fifteen (15) days following the date of the publication of this notice, the TAC Charter will be filed with the Commission; the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; the House Committee on Agriculture; the Library of Congress; and the General Services Administration’s Committee Management Secretariat.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments should be submitted to the attention of Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, either electronically to secretary@cftc.gov or by mail to Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC 20581. Please submit your comments using only one method and identify that you are commenting on the TAC’s reestablishment.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ted Serafini, Counsel and Policy Advisor, at
202–418–5972.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. II, the Commission is publishing this notice to announce the reestablishment of the TAC. The Commission has determined that the reestablishment of the TAC is necessary and in the public interest. The objectives and scope of activities of the TAC are to conduct public meetings, to submit reports and recommendations to the Commission, and to otherwise assist the Commission in identifying and understanding how new developments in technology are being applied and utilized in the industry, and their impact on the operation of the markets. The TAC will allow the Commission to be an active participant in market innovation, explore the appropriate investment in technology, and advise the Commission on the need for strategies to implement rules and regulations to support the Commission’s mission of ensuring the integrity of the markets. Meetings of the TAC are open to the public.

The TAC will operate for two years from the date of reestablishment unless, before the expiration of that time period, its charter is renewed in accordance with section 14(b)(1) of the FACA, or the Commission directs that the TAC terminate on an earlier date. A copy of the TAC reestablishment charter will be filed with the Commission; the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; the House Committee on Agriculture; the Library of Congress; and the General Services Administration’s Committee Management Secretariat. A copy of the reestablishment charter will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at www.cftc.gov.

Issued in Washington, DC, on September 26, 2014, by the Commission. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2014–23355 Filed 9–30–14; 8:45 am]

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**CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE** 

**Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Corporation for National and Community Service.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.

Currently, CNCS is soliciting comments concerning its proposed Senior Corps Longitudinal Study instrument. The study involves a longitudinal evaluation of the impact of participation in National Senior Service Corps (Senior Corps) services on both Senior Corps members and the beneficiaries of Senior Corps services. Study One examines the impact of Senior Companion Program services on levels of stress, self-rated health, and symptoms of depression in caregivers of clients receiving respite services and family caregivers of clients receiving independent living services. Study Two examines the impact of service in Senior Corps’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) and Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) on members level of satisfaction, self-efficacy, self-rated health, symptoms of depression and loneliness.

The survey will be administered over three data collection periods, Baseline, Year 1 and Year 2.

Copies of the information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the **ADDRESSES** section of this notice.

**DATES :**  Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the **ADDRESSES** section by December 1, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods:

(1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps Program; Attention Anthony Nerino, Research Associate, Office #10913A; 1201 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20525.

(2) By hand delivery or by courier to the CNCS mailroom at Room 6010 at the mail address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

(3) Electronically through the Corporation’s email system to anerino@
cns.gov.

Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Anthony Nerino, (202–606–3913), or by email at anerino@cns.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  CNCS is particularly interested in comments that:

• Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility;

• Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

• Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

• Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who


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are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). Background

CNCS has submitted a Request for Proposal soliciting technical assistance to implement a longitudinal study of Senior Corps’ FGP and SCP in order to identify the long term impact on caregivers of SCP respite service and SCP independent living services. Additionally, CNCS seeks to assess the long term impact of participation in the FGP and SCP on members’ satisfaction,health related outcomes and psychosocial outcomes.

This project involves a survey of: caregivers to individuals who are recipients of independent living services; caregivers to individuals receiving respite care services; and FGP and SCP members. Potential survey respondents will be drawn from a list of registered beneficiaries provided by a sample of SCP grantees. SCP and FGP members will be drawn from a list of registered members provided by a sample of SCP and FGP grantees. Potential interview respondents will include beneficiaries, caregivers and FGP/SCP members. Survey data will be collected using a multi-modal survey methods including phone surveys, paper surveys and on-line surveys.

Quantitative data analysis will include descriptive statistics and inferential analysis of survey responses by respondent characteristics. Analyses will focus on identifying demographic factors of recipients and members, and on self-reported health status andpsycho-social factors including selfefficacy, loneliness and depression. Current Action
CNCS seeks public comment on a new data collection instrument and a set of interview questions developed for this project. The instrument and interview questionnaire is being designed by the contractor for this project.

Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.

Title: Senior Corps Longitudinal Study.

OMB Number: None. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Senior Corps SCP service recipients and SCP/FGP members.

Total Respondents: Surveys 2,200. Frequency: Three times. Average Time per Response: 30 minutes.

Respondent category Number Time (minutes) Total hours

SCP Caregiver Longitudinal Study .............................................................................................. 1 ,200 30 600 FGP and SCP Longitudinal Volunteer Study Interview Participants ........................................... 1,000 30 500

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1,100. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.

Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None.

Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record.

Dated: September 25, 2014. Stephen Plank, Director, Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2014–23392 Filed 9–30–14; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Department of the Navy**

**2014 Institutional Accreditation of the U.S. Naval War College by the**  **Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association**  **of Schools and Colleges**

**AGENCY :**  Department of the Navy, DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Naval War College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on November 2–5, 2014, by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

CIHE is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 240 institutions in the six-state New England region.

The Naval War College has been accredited by the Commission since 1989 and was last reviewed in 2004. Its accreditation by the New England Association encompasses the entire institution.

For the past year and one half, the Naval War College has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commissions’s Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a process review, the Commission itself will take the final action.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to: Public Comment on the Naval War College, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803–4514, Email: cihe@neasc.org.

Public comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Public comments must be received by November 5, 2014. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Mr. Richard R. Menard, Office of the Provost, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841; email richard.menard@usnwc.edu; 401–841–
7004.

Dated: September 24, 2014. P.A. Richelmi, Lieutenant, Office of the Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014–23387 Filed 9–30–14; 8:45 am]

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