Approved on the
condition that ED continue to seek views of non-Federa
organizations regarding comment on appropriate areas of national
need. Most such groups did not respond to ED's previous request for
comment; accordingly, ED shall propose other more effective methods
of outreach as soon as possible, but no later than the next grant
competition for this program. ED shall assess these public comments
in conjunction with an OERI study of this program, and ED has
agreed to provide OMB with the study report as soon as it is
available. Last, ED has agreed to provide applicants in this
competition with a complete single copy the program statute, rather
than providing several sets of amendments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
08/31/1994
325
0
430
13,432
0
13,900
0
0
0
THIS FORM WILL BE USED BY STATE
EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES TO APPLY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE GRADUATE
ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED PROGRA THE DEPARTMENT WILL USE
THIS INFORMATION TO MAKE GRANT AWARDS.
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.