TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, THIS PUBLICATION IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND. IT HELPS FULFILL THE PUBLIC INFORMATION RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT. IT DOES SO BY MAKING AVAILABLE TO ITS READERS THE NAMES OF ASSOCIATIONS WHICH CAN FURNISH MORE INFORMATION THAN THE DEPARTMENT CAN IN ANSWER TO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. IT IS ALSO A BASIC REFERENCE TOO FOR EDUCATORS AND OTHERS DIRECTLY CONCERNED WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES.
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.