Notice2023-01373
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition)
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Published
January 25, 2023
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 4819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-01373]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2022-SCC-0142]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; The Recognition Process for Accrediting Agencies, State
Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and Foreign
Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition)
AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of
Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently
approved information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
February 24, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this link <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> to access the site. Find this information collection request
(ICR) by selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under
Review,'' then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox.
<a href="http://Reginfo.gov">Reginfo.gov</a> provides two links to view documents related to this
information collection request. Information collection forms and
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents'' link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Herman Bounds, 202-453-6128.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department 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: The Recognition Process for Accrediting
Agencies, State Approval Agencies; Evaluation of Foreign Medical, and
Foreign Veterinary Accrediting Agencies (e-Recognition).
OMB Control Number: 1840-0788.
Type of Review: An extension without change of a currently approved
ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 17.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 18,351.
Abstract: The authority for collecting this information is
contained in the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended Sec. 496
(HEA), and implementing regulations at 34 CFR 602. The data is required
in order for recognized accrediting agencies to demonstrate compliance
with 34 CFR 602. The Secretary will use these criteria in determining
whether an accrediting agency is a reliable authority as to the quality
of education or training provided by institutions of higher education
they accredit. The data is required for State Agencies for the approval
of Vocational Education to demonstrate compliance with 34 CFR 603. The
Secretary will use these criterial to determine whether a State Agency
for the Approval of Vocational Education is a reliable authority as to
the quality of education or training provided by the vocational
institutions of higher education they accredit. The data is also
required in order for State approval Agencies for Nurse Education to
demonstrate compliance with the criteria and procedures for recognition
of State Agencies for Approval of Nurse Education published in the
January 16, 1969 Federal Register. The Secretary will use these
criteria in determining whether a state agency is a reliable authority
as to the quality of training offered by schools of nursing.
In addition, and in accordance with 34 CFR 600.55, the Secretary is
also required to collect information, review, and determine whether the
accreditation standards used by foreign countries to accredit medical
education programs are comparable to the standards used to accredit
medical education programs in the U.S.
Dated: January 19, 2023.
Kun Mullan,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning,
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-01373 Filed 1-24-23; 8:45 am]
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