Approved. In
addition, ED agrees to develop a performance report that is
alligned with GPRA and to submit that report to OMB under the
normal clearance procedures of the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2001
07/31/2001
10/31/1998
30
0
30
2,700
0
2,700
0
0
0
The information collection is
necessary to make awards authorized by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act, part D, subpart 1--State Program
Improvement Grants. Eligible grantees are State Departments of
Education. This program was newly authorized by the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (Pub.L. 105-17).
The purpose of this program is to assist State educational agencies
and their partners in reforming and improving their systems for
providing educational, early intervention, and transitional
services, including their systems for professional....
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.