This is a request for system clearance
for the QRIS survey system, which consists of the Fast Response
Survey System (FRSS) and, as of Fall 96, the Postsecondary
Education Quick Information System (PEQIS). FRSS primarily conducts
surveys of the elementary/secondary sector and public libraries
while PEQIS focuses on the postseconary education sector. The FRSS
and PEQIS were established (in 1975 and 1991 respectively) to meet
quick turnaround data requests of Department of Education and
others with requirements for education data that are not available
elsewhere and are needed to formulate policy.
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.