Approved consistent with the 9/12/97 terms of clearance for NSLDS (OMB# 1840-0689). To clarify, 1) ED will brief OMB on its Data Quality Initiative; 2) ED will introduce the common identifier by January 1999 unless budget constraints force a delay, in which case ED shall report on the status of this initiative as part of its next clearance request; 3) Any changes to the (NSLDS) system that require changes in burden estimates shall be properly accounted for under the PRA. ED will complete its analysis of the new status codes by the end of FY 1998; 4) ED will develop an EDI schedule through EASI by the end of FY 1998; 5) ED shall consult with respondents on the potential overlap between NSLDS and forms 1130, 799 and 1189. All revisions to eliminate duplication will be made as soon as possible but no later than the end of FY 1998; 6) ED will complete its assessment of NSLDS to ensure Year 2000 compliance by December 1997, and will correct any deficiencies by September 1998. ED shall report on its progress in this area as part of its regular quaterly reporting to OMB on system changes for Year 2000 compliance. In addition, and consistent with term #5 above, ED will complete its efforts to combine forms 1189, 1130, and 704 as soon as possible but not later than the end of FY 1998. Accordingly, this approval expires in September 1998.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
11/30/1997
444
0
576
2,220
0
2,880
0
0
0
The ED form 1189 is used by a guaranty agency to request payments of reinsurance for default, bankruptcy, death, disability claims paid to lenders and for costs incurred for SPA, closed school, false certification, and lender of last resort and lender referral fee payments. Agencies use the form to make payments owed to ED for collections on defaulted loans.
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.