Approved as
amended by ED revisions submitted to OMB on 2/20/98. In addition,
in future circumstances where an approval request is based on
technical amendments to an existing regulation, ED will, where
appropriate, submit all information collection requests related to
those amendments, as well as the amendments themselves, in a single
comprehensive approvale request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1998
07/31/1998
04/30/1999
56
0
57
840
0
1,140
16,000
0
0
States are required to submit an
application to receive funds. An approved application remains in
effect until modifications are needed resulting from a change in
policy, procedures, or assurances. The Secretary may require a
change if: Amendments to the act or regulations, new interpretation
to the act by the Federal court or State's highest court, or an
official finding of noncompliance with Federal law or regulations
is made.
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.