This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revisions (see attached) and on the
condition that ED add the appropriate OMB nubmers and expiration
dates to the forms. In addition, as agreed to with OMB, ED shall
revise the requirement that applicants can only use a typewriter to
complete the application, to also allow for handwritten
responses.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1999
07/31/1999
1,115
0
0
11,150
0
0
0
0
0
Information requested from eligible
institutions of higher education is needed to provide department
program officers with necessary information to make funding
decisions and to determine compliance with authorizing legislation
and program regulations.
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.