Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memos to OMB of 5/20/99 and
5/24/99. In addition, ED will not implement any information
collection activities connected with this study at the homes of
respondents between March 1, 2000 and June 30, 2000.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
08/31/1999
1,350
0
723
61,770
0
72,467
0
0
0
The third national Even Start
evaluation calls for two data collection activities: (1) The Even
Start Performance Information Reporting System involves the
refinement and maintenance of a data collection system, collection
and analysis of descriptive and outcome data from all Even Start
grantees, and training of local Even Start project directors in
data collection and tehcnical assistance to them; (2) the Even
Start Experimental Study involves recruiting 20 projects to
participate in an experimental evaluation of the effectiveness of
Even Start, random assignment of new families to Even Start,
or....
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.