Approved
consistent with and amended by ED's memo to OMB of 3/25/99. In
addition, the following terms apply: 1) In the next submission of
this approval request, ED will provide an update on an initiative
to develop a process for cross-walking the DUNS number with
specific grant awards so that the OPE-ID can be phased out. 2) The
letter to Student Support Services Directors will indicate that the
race/ethnicity categories on the form have been revised to be
consistent with new government-wide standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
800
0
0
3,600
0
0
88,000
0
0
SSS grantees must submit the report
annually so the Department can evaluate the performance of grantees
prior to awarding continuation grants and to assess a grantee's
prior experience at the end of each budget period. The Department
will also aggregate the data to provide descriptive information and
analyze program impact.
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.