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period under an initial appointment except those with veterans’ preference.’’

5. U.S. Army Communications— Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC)

a. Add the following to section IX. Required Waivers to Law and Regulation: ‘‘Chapter 75, sections 7501(1), 7511(a)(1)(A)(ii), and 7511(a)(1)(C)(ii); Adverse Actions— Definitions. Waived to the extent necessary to allow extended probationary periods and to permit termination during the extended probationary period without using adverse action procedures for those individuals serving a probationary period under an initial appointment except for those with veterans’ preference.’’

b. Add the following to section IX. Required Waivers to Law and Regulation: ‘‘Part 752, sections 752.201, and 752.401: Principal statutory requirements and coverage. Waived to the extent necessary to allow extended probationary periods and to permit termination during the extended probationary period without using adverse action procedures for those individuals serving a probationary period under an initial appointment except those with veterans’ preference.’’
6. U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)

a. Add the following as the final box on the left side of Appendix A: Required Waivers to Law and Regulation chart: ‘‘Chapter 75, sections 7501(1), 7511(a)(1)(A)(ii), and 7511(a)(1)(C)(ii); Adverse Actions—Definitions. Waived to the extent necessary to allow extended probationary periods and to permit termination during the extended probationary period without using adverse action procedures for those individuals serving a probationary period under an initial appointment except for those with veterans’ preference.’’

b. Add the following on the right side of the information entered in 6.a. above to Appendix A: Required Waivers to Law and Regulation chart: ‘‘Part 752, sections, 752.201, and 752.401: Principal statutory requirements and coverage. Waived to the extent necessary to allow extended probationary periods and to permit termination during the extended probationary period without using adverse action procedures for those individuals serving a probationary period under an initial appointment except those with veterans’ preference.’’ Dated: October 31, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[FR Doc. 2012–26985 Filed 11–19–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION** 

**Notice of Commission Meeting and Public Hearing** 

Notice is hereby given that the Delaware River Basin Commission will hold an informal conference followed by a public hearing on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. The hearing will be part of the Commission’s regularly scheduled business meeting. The conference session and business meeting both are open to the public and will be held at the Commission’s office building located at 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, New Jersey.

The morning conference session will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will include (a) a report by staff on the Commission’s Information Technology (IT) Upgrade and Water Charging Program On-Line Reporting System; and (b) an update by a representative of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District on development of a Delaware Estuary Regional Sediment Management Plan.

Items for Public Hearing. The subjects of the public hearing to be held during the 1:30 p.m. business meeting on December 5, 2012 include draft dockets for which the names and brief descriptions will be posted on the Commission’s Web site at www.drbc.net at least ten days prior to the meeting date. Complete draft dockets will be posted on the Web site ten days prior to the meeting date. Additional public records relating to the dockets may be examined at the Commission’s offices. Please contact William Muszynski at 609–883–9500, extension 221, with any docket-related questions.

Other Agenda Items. In addition to the public hearing on draft dockets, the 1:30 p.m. business meeting will include public hearings on: (a) A resolution authorizing the Executive Director to engage an expert panel to advise the Water Quality Advisory Committee (WQAC) and the Commission on the development and use of a Delaware Estuary Eutrophication Model; (b) a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to award a professional contract for consulting services in connection with the Commission’s Water Charging Program and Water Supply Storage Facilities Fund; and (c) a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder for DRBC courtyard modifications associated with the Ruth Patrick River Garden and to amend the authorized amount of the Commission’s contract with T&M Associates to include compensation for final design, preparation of bid documents and construction management. The Commissioners also may consider a Resolution to approve Docket D–1969–201 CP–13 for the Exelon Limerick Generating Station (‘‘LGS draft docket’’). A hearing on the LGS draft docket was conducted on August 28, 2012 and written comments were accepted through October 27, 2012. No additional testimony on this project will be accepted on December 5. In the event that the Commissioners are not yet prepared to consider the LGS draft docket during their meeting on December 5, they will consider a resolution to extend Docket D–1969–201 CP Final (Revision 12) for the LGS through December 31, 2013 or until the Commission approves the LGS draft docket, whichever occurs sooner. The business meeting agenda also will include the following standard items: adoption of the Minutes of the Commission’s September 12, 2012 business meeting, announcements of upcoming meetings and events, a report on hydrologic conditions, reports by the Executive Director and the Commission’s General Counsel, and a public dialogue session.

Opportunities to Comment. Individuals who wish to comment for the record on a hearing item or to address the Commissioners informally during the public dialogue portion of the meeting are asked to sign up in advance by contacting Ms. Paula Schmitt of the Commission staff, at paula.schmitt@drbc.state.nj.us or by phoning Ms. Schmitt at 609–883–9500 ext. 224. Written comment on items scheduled for hearing may be submitted in advance of the meeting date to: Commission Secretary, P.O. Box 7360, 25 State Police Drive, West Trenton, NJ 08628; by fax to Commission Secretary, DRBC at 609–883–9522 or by email to paula.schmitt@drbc.state.nj.us. Written comment on dockets should also be furnished directly to the Project Review Section at the above address or fax number or by email to william.muszynski@drbc.state.nj.us

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Individuals in need of an accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act who wish to attend the informational meeting, conference session or hearings should contact the Commission Secretary directly at 609–883–9500 ext. 203 or through the Telecommunications


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1 See http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/ pi/AdultEd/reentry-model.pdf.

2 Throughout this notice the term ‘‘correctional institution’’ has the meaning as set forth in 20 U.S.C. 9225(d)(2) to include ‘‘a prison; jail; reformatory; work farm; detention center; or halfway house, community-based rehabilitation center, or any other similar institution designed for the confinement or rehabilitation of criminal offenders.’’

3 Educational services may include, but are not limited to, assessment; instruction in reading, writing, and speaking the English language, numeracy, problem solving, and other literacy skills; career and technical education instruction; postsecondary education instruction; development of a student individual educational plan; and counseling services. Relay Services (TRS) at 711, to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.

Agenda Updates. Note that meeting items are subject to change and items scheduled for hearing are occasionally postponed to allow more time for the Commission to consider them. Please check the Commission’s Web site, www.drbc.net, closer to the meeting date for changes that may be made after the deadline for filing this notice.

Dated: November 13, 2012. Pamela M. Bush, Commission Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2012–28150 Filed 11–19–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6360–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**[Docket No. ED–2012–ICCD–0052]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;**  **Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) Annual Performance**  **Report**

**AGENCY :**  Department of Education (ED), Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).

**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.

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 22, 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–0052 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 2E117, Washington, DC 20202–4537.

**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: Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) Annual Performance Report.

OMB Control Number: Pending. Type of Review: New collection; request for a new OMB Control Number.

Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 128.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,024.

Abstract: Educational Opportunity Centers grantees must submit the report annually. The report provides the U.S. Department of Education with information needed to evaluate a grantee’s performance and compliance with program requirements and to award prior experience points in accordance with the program regulations. The data collection is also aggregated to provide national information on project participants and program outcomes.

Dated: November 14, 2012. Darrin A. King, Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.

[FR Doc. 2012–28204 Filed 11–19–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION** 

**Applications for New Awards; Model Demonstration Projects on Promoting**  **Reentry Success Through Continuity of Educational Opportunities** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

Overview Information

Model Demonstration Projects on Promoting Reentry Success through Continuity of Educational Opportunities (PRSCEO) Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.191C.

**DATES :**  Applications Available: November 20, 2012.

Date of Pre-Application Meeting: December 10, 2012.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 26, 2012.

Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the PRSCEO program is to demonstrate the benefits of implementing a reentry education model, as described in the U.S. Department of Education (Department) November 2012 publication entitled ‘‘A Reentry Education Model, Supporting Education and Career Advancement for Low-Skill Individuals in Corrections’’ (Reentry Education Model). 1 This Reentry Education Model is focused on: (1)Supporting individuals, especially lowskilled adults, in their transition from correctional institutions 2 into the community by strengthening and aligning educational services 3 provided in those settings; (2) establishing a strong program infrastructure to support and improve education services in correctional institutions; (3) ensuring that education is well integrated into correctional institutions by making it a critical component of the intake and