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revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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. Please note
that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Main 2015 Wave 2.

OMB Control Number: 1850–0790. Type of Review: Revision of an existing collection of information.

Respondents/Affected Public: States, Local, and Tribal Governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 474,858.

Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 270,477.

Abstract: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a federally authorized survey of student achievement at grades 4, 8, and 12 in various subject areas, such as mathematics, reading, writing, science, U.S. history, civics, geography, economics, and the arts. In the current legislation that reauthorized NAEP (20 U.S.C. 9622), Congress again mandated
the collection of national education survey data through a national assessment program. The 2015 Wave 2 submittal contains: (a) The grades 4, 8, and 12 core (demographic) student questions; (b) the grades 4, 8, and 12 science subject-specific student questions; (c) the grades 4 and 8 KaSA (Knowledge and Skills Appropriate) student core questions adapted for Puerto Rico (PR); (d) the grades 4 and 8 teacher science, KaSA (PR), and NIES (National Indian Education Study) survey questionnaires; and (e) the school science (grades 4, 8, 12); KaSA (PR) (grades 4, 8); and NIES (grades 4, 8) questionnaires. Dated: June 25, 2014.
Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.

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**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**[OE Docket No. EA–249–C]**

**Application To Export Electric Energy; Exelon Generation Company, LLC** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, DOE.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Application.

**SUMMARY :**  Exelon Generation Company, LLC (Applicant) has applied to renew its authority to transmit electric energy
from the United States to Canada pursuant to section 202(e) of the Federal

Power Act.

**DATES :**  Comments, protests, or motions
to intervene must be submitted on or before July 30, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments, protests, motions to intervene, or requests for
more information should be addressed to: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Mail Code: OE–20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0350. Because of delays in handling conventional mail,
it is recommended that documents be transmitted by overnight mail, by
electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@ hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202–586–

8008.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Exports of electricity from the United States to a foreign country are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) pursuant to sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7151(b), 7172(f)) and require authorization under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).

On August 4, 2009, DOE issued Order No. EA–249–B to the Applicant, which authorized the Applicant to transmit electric energy from the United States toCanada as a power marketer for a fiveyear term using existing international transmission facilities. That authority expires on August 4, 2014. On June 5, 2014, the Applicant filed an application with DOE for renewal of the export authority contained in Order No. EA– 249–B for an additional ten-year term. The Applicant is also requesting expedited treatment of this renewal application and issuance of an order within 60 days to avoid any lapse in the Applicant’s authority to export electricity to Canada.

In its application, the Applicant states that it has a diverse portfolio of owned or controlled electric capacity
nationwide but that it does not own or operate any electric transmission facilities, and it does not have a
franchised service area. The electric energy that the Applicant proposes to export to Canada would either be generated by the Applicant or would be surplus energy purchased from third parties such as electric utilities and Federal power marketing agencies pursuant to voluntary agreements. The existing international transmission facilities to be utilized by the Applicant have previously been authorized by Presidential permits issued pursuant to Executive Order 10485, as amended, and are appropriate for open access transmission by third parties.

Procedural Matters: Any person desiring to be heard in this proceeding should file a comment or protest to the application at the address provided
above. Protests should be filed in
accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Rules of Practice and Procedures (18 CFR 385.211). Any person desiring to become a party to these proceedings
should file a motion to intervene at the
above address in accordance with FERC Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five copies of such comments, protests, or motions
to intervene should be sent to the address provided above on or before the
date listed above.

Comments on the Applicant’s application to export electric energy to Canada should be clearly marked with
OE Docket No. EA–249–C. An additional copy is to be provided directly to Vincenzo Franco, Assistant General Counsel—Wholesale Trading Compliance, Exelon Corporation, 111 Market Place, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21202 and Christopher A. Wilson, Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs, Exelon Corporation, 101 Constitution Ave. NW., Suite 400 East, Washington,

DC 20001.

A final decision will be made on this application after the environmental impacts have been evaluated pursuant to DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR part 1021) and after a determination is made by DOE that the proposed action will not have an adverse impact on the sufficiency of supply or reliability of the U.S. electric power supply system.

Copies of this application will be made available, upon request, for public inspection and copying at the address provided above, by accessing the


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program Web site at http://energy.gov/ node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy

at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov

.

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 24,

2014.
Brian Mills, Director, Permitting and Siting, Office of Electricity Delivery and, Energy Reliability.

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**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee; Meeting** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Teleconference Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC). The 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 :**  Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.

**ADDRESSES :**  The meeting is open to the public. To access the call:

1. Dial Toll-Free Number: 866–740– 1260 (U.S. & Canada).

2. International participants dial: http://www.readytalk.com/intl.

3. Enter access code 8083012, followed by ‘‘#’’.

To ensure we have sufficient access lines for the public, we request that members of the public notify Christine Chalk, the Designated Federal Officer, that you intend to call into the meeting
via email at: christine.chalk@science. doe.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Melea Baker, Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research; SC–21/ Germantown Building; U.S. Department of Energy; 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290; Telephone (301) 903–7486, (Email: Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ).

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of this meeting is to provide advice and guidance on a continuing basis to the Department of Energy on scientific priorities within the field of advanced scientific computing research.

Tentative Agenda Topic:

• To discuss and vote on Work Force Subcommittee Report.

Public Participation: The teleconference 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 the items on the agenda, you should contact Melea
Baker via FAX at 301–903–4846 or via email (Melea.Baker@science.doe.gov ). You must make your request for an oral statement at least 5 business days prior to 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 this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 30 days at the by contacting Ms. Melea Baker at the
address or email listed above.

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 24,

2014. LaTanya R. Butler, Deputy Committee Management Officer.

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**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Quadrennial Energy Review: Notice of Public Meeting** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, Secretariat, Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  At the direction of the President, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or Department), as the Secretariat for the Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force (QER) Task Force will convene a public meeting to
discuss and receive comments on issues related to the Quadrennial Energy

Review.

**DATES :**  The fifth public meeting will be held on Friday, July 11, 2014, beginning

at 9:00 a.m. Written comments are welcome, especially following the public meeting, and should be submitted within 60 days of the meeting.

**ADDRESSES :**  The July 11th, meeting will be held at the Lewis & Clark College, Templeton Campus Center-Stamm Dining Room, Portland, Oregon 97219–

7899.

You may submit written comments to: QERComments@hq.doe.gov or by U.S. mail to the Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, EPSA–60, QER Meeting Comments, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121.

For the July 11th, Public Meeting, please title your comment ‘‘Quadrennial Energy Review: Comment on the Public Meeting ‘‘Electricity Transmission, Storage, and Distribution—West, July 11, 2014, Portland, Oregon.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Adonica Renee Pickett, EPSA–90, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–0121. Telephone: (202) 586–9168 Email: Adonica.Pickett@hq.doe.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On January 9, 2014, President Obama
issued a Presidential Memorandum— Establishing a Quadrennial Energy

Review. To accomplish this review, the
Presidential Memorandum establishes a Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force to be co-chaired by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council. Under the Presidential Memorandum, the Secretary of Energy shall provide support to the Task Force, including support for coordination activities related to the preparation of the Quadrennial Energy Review Report, policy analysis and modeling, and stakeholder engagement.

The DOE, as the Secretariat for the Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force, will hold a series of public meetings to
discuss and receive comments on issues related to the Quadrennial Energy

Review.

The initial focus for the Quadrennial Energy Review will be our Nation’s infrastructure for transporting, transmitting, storing and delivering energy. Our current infrastructure is increasingly challenged by transformations in energy supply, markets, and patterns of end use; issues of aging and capacity; impacts of climate change; and cyber and physical threats. Any vulnerability in this infrastructure may be exacerbated by the increasing interdependencies of energy systems with water, telecommunications, transportation, and emergency response systems. The first Quadrennial Energy Review Report will serve as a roadmap to help address these challenges.

The Department of Energy has a broad role in energy policy development and the largest role in implementing the Federal Government’s energy research and development portfolio. Many other executive departments and agencies also play key roles in developing and implementing policies governing energy resources and consumption, as well as