### 77050 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 250 / Monday, December 31, 2012 / Notices

Dated: December 13, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

**F036 AF PC E**

**SYSTEM NAME :** 

United States Air Force (USAF) Airman Retraining Program (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793)

**CHANGES :**  * * * * *

**SYSTEM ID :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘F036 AFPC Y.’’

* * * * *

**SYSTEM LOCATION :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Headquarters, United States Air Force, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), 550 C Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150–4703, major command headquarters, and consolidated base personnel offices. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force’s compilation of systems of records notices.’’

* * * * *

**CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Name, grade, rank, Social Security Number (SSN) and/or DoD ID Number, recommendation memorandums, test scores, medical qualification for individual requesting to be retrained into another career field.’’

**AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 10 U.S.C. Chapter 901, Training Generally; implemented by Air Force Instruction 36–2626, Airman Retraining Program; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.’’

**PURPOSE (** **S ):** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Used by military personnel officials at base, major commands, and Headquarters Air Force Personnel Command to evaluate decisions on retraining applications.’’

* * * * *

**STORAGE :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Electronic storage media.’’

**RETRIEVABILITY :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Name, SSN and/or DoD ID Number.’’

**SAFEGUARDS :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Encrypted electronic records are accessed by the Retraining program manager and by persons cleared for need-to-know. They are stored in buildings that are locked and have controlled access entry requirements, and are only accessed by authorized personnel with Secure Common Access Card (CAC) and need-to-know.’’

**RETENTION AND DISPOSAL :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Electronic records are retained in office until superseded, no longer needed, separation or reassignment of individual on Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA) or Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS).’’

**SYSTEM MANAGER (**  **S )**  **AND ADDRESS :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Personnel Center, 550 C Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150–4703.’’

**NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to or visit the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Personnel Center, 550 C Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX
78150–4703.

For verification purposes, individuals should provide their full name, SSN and/or DoD ID Number, any details which may assist in locating records, and their signature.

In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format:

**IF EXECUTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES :** 

‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)’.

**IF EXECUTED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ,**  **ITS**
**TERRITORIES ,**  **POSSESSIONS ,**  **OR**
**COMMONWEALTHS :** 

‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)’.’’

**RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES :** 

Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to or visit the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Personnel Center, 550 C Street West, Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150–4703. For verification purposes, individuals should provide their full name, SSN and/or DoD ID Number, any details which may assist in locating records, and their signature.

In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the following format:

**IF EXECUTED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES :** 

‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)’.

**IF EXECUTED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ,**  **ITS**
**TERRITORIES ,**  **POSSESSIONS ,**  **OR**
**COMMONWEALTHS :** 

‘I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date). (Signature)’.’’

* * * * * [FR Doc. 2012–31353 Filed 12–28–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**[Docket No. ED–2012–ICCD–0074]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Part 601 Preferred Lender**  **Arrangements**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED).

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq. ), ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection of a previously approved collection.

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 28, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2012–ICCD–0074 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E105, Washington, DC 20202–4537.


### 77051 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 250 / Monday, December 31, 2012 / Notices

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Electronically mail ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not send comments here.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, 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: Part 601 Preferred Lender Arrangements.

OMB Control Number: 1845–0101. Type of Review: an extension of an existing information collection of a previously approved information collection.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 13,674,883.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,197,761.

Abstract: Part 601—Institution and Lender Requirements Relating to Education Loans is a new section of the regulations governing private education loans offered at covered institutions by lenders also participating in the FFEL program. These regulations assure the Secretary that the integrity of the program is protected from fraud and misuse of program funds and places requirements on institutions and lenders to insure that borrowers receive additional disclosures about Title IV, HEA program assistance prior to obtaining a private education loan. These regulations require covered institutions to provide a variety of new loan disclosures, disclosures on private loans, for institutions to prepare and submit an annual report on the use of private loans, and to establish and adopt a code of conduct for institutions participation in a preferred lender arrangement. The Department, in conjunction with outside entities is submitting the Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification form for OMB’s approval. While information about the applicant’s cost of attendance and estimated financial assistance must be provided to the student, if available, the student will provide the data to the private loan lender who must collect and maintain the self-certification form prior to disbursement of a Private Education Loan. The Department will not receive the Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification form and therefore will not be collecting and maintaining the form or its data.

Dated: December 26, 2012. Stephanie Valentine, Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.
[FR Doc. 2012–31459 Filed 12–28–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**Applications for New Awards; National Institute on Disability and**  **Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)— Small Business Innovation Research**  **(SBIR) Program—Phase I**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

Overview Information

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)—Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)—Phase I

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S–1.

**DATES :** 

Applications Available: December 31,
2012.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 1, 2013.

Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the SBIR program is four-fold: • Stimulate technological innovation in the private sector.

• Encourage participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.

• Strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research and development (R&D) needs.

• Increase private-sector commercialization of innovations derived from U.S. Department of Education (Department) R&D funding. Background

The Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982 (Act), Public Law 97–219, established the SBIR program. The Act requires certain agencies, including the Department, to reserve a statutory percentage of theirextramural R&D budgets for the threephase SBIR program.

Phase I awards are to determine, insofar as possible, the scientific or technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of R&D projects submitted under the SBIR program. Phase I awards are for amounts up to $75,000 for a period of up to six months. Phase II projects continue the development of Phase I projects. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed Phase II project. Only Phase I grantees are eligible to apply for Phase II funding. Phase II awards are for amounts up to $500,000 over a period of two years.

In Phase III, the small business grantee pursues commercial applications of the Phase I and II R&D. The SBIR program does not fund Phase III.

All SBIR projects funded by NIDRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities. (See 29 U.S.C. 760.) Project activities may include:

• Conducting manufacturing-related R&D that encompasses improvements in existing methods or processes, or wholly new processes, machines, or systems, that benefit individuals with disabilities;

• Exploring the uses of technology to ensure equal access to education, employment, community environments, and information for individuals with disabilities; and

• Improving the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research.

Executive Order 13329 states that continued technological innovation is critical to a strong manufacturing sector in the United States economy and seeks to ensure that Federal agencies assist the private sector in its manufacturing innovation efforts. The Department’s