ED ANALYZES THIS FORM TO DETERMINE IF
THE STATE AGENCY'S OPERATIONS (I.E., DEFAULT CLAIMS, RESERVE
RATIOS, COLLECTION ACTIVITY ETC.) ARE AT AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. IF
NOT, REMEDIAL ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THE PART OF ED. TO COLLECT
THIS INFORMATION LESS THAN QUARTERLY WOULD NOT ALLOW ED SUFFICIENT
TIME TO PERFORM PREVENTATIVE MEASURES AND TO ASSIST THE
AGENCY.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.