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grantees will be required to submit, as part of their annual performance report, information with respect to these GPRA

measures.

5. Continuation Awards: In making a continuation award, the Secretary considers, under 34 CFR 75.253, the extent to which a grantee has made ‘‘substantial progress toward meeting the objectives in its approved application.’’ This consideration includes the review of a grantee’s progress in meeting the targets and projected outcomes in its approved application, and whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner that is consistent with its approved application and budget. In making a continuation grant, the Secretary also considers whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application, including those applicable to Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department (34 CFR 100.4, 104.5, 106.4, 108.8, and 110.23).
VII. Agency Contact

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Tara Ramsey, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E309, LBJ, Washington, DC 20202–
6135. Telephone: (202) 260–2063 or by email: tara.ramsey@ed.gov

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll free, at 1–(800) 877–8339.

VIII. Other Information

Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this document and a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** in section VII of this notice.

Electronic Access to This Document: The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System
at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal Register, in text or Adobe 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: http:// www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department.

Dated: November 3, 2011. Michael Yudin, Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2011–28944 Filed 11–7–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Proposed Agency Information Collection** 

**AGENCY :**  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

**ACTION :**  Notice and request for
comments.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on a proposed collection of information that DOE is developing for submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) 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; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Comments regarding this proposed information collection must be received on or before January 9, 2012. If you anticipate difficulty in submitting comments within that period, contact the person listed in **ADDRESSES** as soon as possible.

**ADDRESSES :**  Written comments may be sent to Monica Neukomm, EE–20/ Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585 or by fax at (202) 586–9260 or by email at Monica.Neukomm@EE.doe.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Monica Neukomm, EE–20/ Forrestal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, Monica.Neukomm@EE.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  This information collection request contains: (1) OMB No. New. (2) Information Collection Request Title: Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge Information Collection Request.

(3) Type of Request: New. (4) Purpose: The information being collected is needed to include participants in the Department of Energy (DOE) Better Buildings Challenge program. The Better Buildings Challenge is a voluntary leadership initiative intended to drive greater energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial marketplace to create real savings and real jobs. This will be accomplished by highlighting the ways participants overcome market barriers/persistent obstacles with replicable, marketplace solutions. The program will showcase real solutions and partner with industry leaders to better understand policy and technical opportunities. There are three types of information to be collected from ‘‘Partners,’’ the primary participant type, being: (1) Background data, including contact information, a partnership agreement form, logo(s), information needed to support public announcements, updates on participants’ showcase projects, and an energy savings goal; (2) Portfolio-wide facility-level energy performance information; and (3) Information on market innovations they are including in their energy efficiency processes. Background information will primarily be used to develop Web site content thatwill be publically available. Portfoliowide facility-level energy performance information will be used by DOE to measure the progress of participants in meeting the goals of the program, as well as to aggregate the change in energy performance and related metrics for the entire program. Information on market innovation will be used to highlight successful strategies participants use to overcome challenges, and will be publicly available. Additional information collected from ‘‘Allies’’ will primarily be background information that will be used to develop publically available Web site content.

(5) Annual Estimated Number of Respondents: 130.

(6) Annual Estimated Number of Total Responses: 710.

(7) Annual Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 465.

(8) Annual Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $0.

Statutory Authority: Section 421 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17081); Section 911 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, as amended (42 U.S.C. 16191).


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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 27,
2011. Maria Vargas, Director Better Buildings Challenge, Buildings Technology Program.
[FR Doc. 2011–28918 Filed 11–7–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy, Office of Science.

**ACTION :**  Notice of open meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the DOE/NSF Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC). Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Thursday, December 1, 2011, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877, (301)
977–8900.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Brenda L. May, U.S. Department of Energy; SC–26/Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone: (301) 903–0536.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on scientific priorities within the field of basic nuclear science research. Tentative Agenda: Agenda will include discussions of the following:

Thursday, December 1, 2011.

• Perspectives from Department of Energy and National Science Foundation

• Update from the Department of Energy and National Science Foundation’s Nuclear Physics Office’s

• Update on the Neutron Charge Subcommittee Report

• Public Comment (10-minute rule) Public Participation: The meeting is open to the public. 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 Brenda L. May, (301) 903–0536 or email: Brenda.May@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 Committee 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 U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Physics Web site for viewing.

Issued in Washington, DC on November 1,
2011. Carol A. Matthews, Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011–28923 Filed 11–7–11; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Combined Notice of Filings #1**

Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt wholesale generator filings:

Docket Numbers: EG12–7–000. Applicants: Manzana Wind LLC. Description: Self-Certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of Manzana Wind LLC.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5277. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: EG12–8–000. Applicants: NaturEner Rim Rock Wind Energy, LLC.

Description: Notice of SelfCertification of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status of NaturEner Rim Rock Wind Energy, LLC.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5358. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER10–2906–004; ER10–2908–004; ER10–2911–004; ER10–2909–004; ER10–2910–004; ER10–2900–004; ER10–2899–004; ER10–2898–004; ER11–4393–001.

Applicants: Utility Contract Funding II, LLC, Power Contract Financing II, L.L.C., South Eastern Electric Development Corp., South Eastern Generating Corp., Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., MS Solar Solutions Corp., Power Contract Financing II, Inc., Naniwa Energy LLC,TAQA Gen X LLC.

Description: MS Utilities Notice of Change in Status under ER10–2906, et al. Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5229. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: ER11–3522–003. Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.

Description: Public Service Company of New Mexico submits tariff filing per 35: PNM Queue Reform Compliance Filing to be effective 9/30/2011.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5404. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: ER11–4055–001; ER10–2977–001; ER11–3987–002; ER10–1290–002; ER10–3211–002; ER10–2814–001; ER10–3026–001

Applicants: Copper Mountain Solar 1, LLC, Mesquite Power, LLC, Mesquite Solar 1, LLC, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Sempra Energy Trading LLC, Sempra Generation, Termoelectrica U.S., LLC.

Description: Notice of Change in Status of Sempra Generation, et al.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5252. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: ER11–4176–002. Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation.

Description: California Independent System Operator Corporation submits tariff filing per 35: 2011–10–31 CAISO’s SPTC Compliance Filing to be effective 10/31/2011.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5411. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: ER11–4199–000. Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc., ITC Midwest LLC.

Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.19a(b): ITCM–City of Jackson Refund Report to be effective N/A.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5101. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.

Docket Numbers: ER11–4286–001. Applicants: Arizona Public Service Company.

Description: Arizona Public Service Company submits tariff filing per 35: Compliance filing to add title page for Service Agreement Nos. 308 and 51741 to be effective 7/8/2011.

Filed Date: 10/31/2011. Accession Number: 20111031–5005. Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 21, 2011.