National Student Loan Data System (NSDLS)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
21965	National Student Loan Data System (NSDLS)	Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0689	ICR Reference No: 199708-1840-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199706-1840-004
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: National Student Loan Data System (NSDLS)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/12/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/26/1997
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 8/25/97 and 9/8/97. Approval through December 1999 will allow ED to carry out a number of FY 1998 commitments for NSLDS and for enough time to act on a subsequent PRA approval. ED shall meet the following conditions: 1) ED will brief OMB on its Data Quality Initiative at the earliest possible date but no later than November 30, 1997. 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 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 quarterly reporting to OMB on system changes for Year 2000 compliance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1999	12/31/1999
Responses	36,432	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	219,456	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,000	0	0

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Abstract: The Department of Education will collect data from post-secondary schools and guaranty agencies about Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Family Education Loans, and William D. Ford Direct Student Loans to be used to determine eligibility for student financial assistance and for research.

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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
National Student Loan Data System (NSDLS)	N/A

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	36,432	0	0	36,432	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	219,456	0	0	219,456	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,000	0	0	72,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

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: 08/26/1997

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