Title VI Technological Innovation Memo

MEMORANDUM U. S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Washington, D.C. 20202

DATE :

TO : Nicole Cafarella

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

Office of Management and Budget

THROUGH : Thomas C. Dawson III

Deputy Assistant Secretary

Higher Education Programs

FROM : Lynn B. Mahaffie

Director

International Education Programs Service (IEPS)

SUBJECT : Request for Approval of the Application for the Title VI Technological

Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access (CFDA 84.337A) Program (1840-0734)

We request your approval of the application used to apply for funding under the Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access program (CFDA 84.337A). We request an extension of the currently approved collection (1840-0734) that will expire on August 31, 2007.

While there will not be another competition until FY 2009, your review of the attached information collection clearance package is requested so that the information collection request does not expire.

If you require additional information, please feel free to contact Susanna Easton at (202) 502-7628.

Attachments:

ICR Part I

ICR Part II

Supporting Statement

Application for the Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access Program