APPLICATION FOR ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT TESTING APPROVAL

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
134630	APPLICATION FOR ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT TESTING APPROVAL	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0627	ICR Reference No: 199408-1840-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199212-1840-004
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: APPLICATION FOR ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT TESTING APPROVAL
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/05/1994
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/1994
Terms of Clearance: OMB does not approve this information collection request contained in ED's Ability-to-Benefit testing NPRM, and continues the current clearance of the forms used in the ATB testing process. ED's proposed rule sought comment on a variety of issues relating to the potential burden involved in this collection, which may not meet the PRA standar regarding imposition of minimal burden to achieve the agency's goals; this includes burden involved in the proposed requirement that Title I schools collect a high school diploma from every student receiving Title IV aid. In addition, ED requested comment on an alternative approach to implementing the ability-to-benefit testing requirements o the HEA, which if implemented may reduce burden substantially. ED sha address these issues in responding to comments in the preamble of its final rule on ATB testing, and in the PRA clearance package associated with that final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1996	01/31/1996	01/31/1996
Responses	196,750	0	196,750
Time Burden (Hours)	19,695	0	19,695
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WILL PUBLISH A LIST OF APPROVED TESTS WHICH CAN BE USED BY POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ESTABLISH THE ABILITY TO BENEFIT FOR A STUDENT WHO DOES NOT HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLO OR ITS EQUIVALENT.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
APPLICATION FOR ABILITY-TO-BENEFIT TESTING APPROVAL

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/24/1994

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