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BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0190] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(HBCU)Scholar Recognition Program AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. 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 28, 2024. 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 *www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* 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. *Reginfo.gov* 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 Elyse Jones-Gillespie,

(202)453-5627. 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:* HBCU Scholar Recognition Program. *OMB Control Number:* 1894-0016. *Type of Review:* Extension without change of a currently approved ICR. *Respondents/Affected Public:* Individuals or households. *Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses:* 202. *Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours:* 707. *Abstract:* This program was designed to recognize current HBCU students for their dedication to academics, leadership and civic engagement. Nominees were asked to submit a nomination package containing a signed nomination form, unofficial transcripts, short essay, resume, and endorsement letter. Items in this package provide the tools necessary to select current HBCU students who are excelling academically and making differences in their community. Dated: January 24, 2024. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2024-01665 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]