This collection
is approved on the following conditions. ED will obtain OMB
approval of the information collection package in the first year.
If, in a subsequent year, a program that already has received OMB
approval for a particular set of selection criteria and factors
selects a different combination of selection criteria and factors,
OMB will reivew the new criteria through an informal process. ED
will provide a copy to OMB of the information collection,
highlighting any changes to the initially approved set of EDGAR
selection criteria. OMB will attempt to provide comments, if any,
on the sumbitted changes to the Department within 10 working days.
OMB will attempt to provide an expedited review of less than 10
working days, if the Department provides an acceptable
justification for an expedited review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
09/30/1999
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The proposed rulemaking would amend
EDGAR to establish a menu of selection criteria. For each
competition, the Secretary would select one more criteria that best
enable the Department to identify the highest quality applications
consistent with the program purpose, statutory requirements, and
any priorities established. The amendments would also allow the
Secretary the flexibilty to weight the criteria according to the
needs of each individual program. This menu of selection criteria
will provide the Department the flexibility to choose a set
criteria tailored to a given competition and obviate the need to
create specific...
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.