Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 1/12/99. In
addition, the following terms of clearance apply: (1) ED will
report to OMB by the next submission of this clearance package
strategies for developing an electronic option for respondents to
submit these forms using appropriate electronic signature
alternatives. (2) Because ED consolidated 1840-0720 (an active
OMB#) into this approval request, ED should submit to OMB a change
sheet which terminates that collection. (3) ED will, within 6
months of clearance, make the appropriate changes to the form and
form process so that ED will accept photo-copies (or images) of
forms without the original signature. If ED finds that they cannot
meet this time frame, they will report to OMB an alternative
strategy for addressing this change. When the change is made, ED
will change the instructions on the form accordingly and submit an
addendum to this package to OMB outlining the change. (4) ED will
submit to OMB any changes to the form that ED listed as
*conditional depending on space* in the 1/12/99 memo.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2002
01/31/2002
70,000
0
0
35,000
0
0
11,000
0
0
These forms will serve as the means of
collecting the information necessary to determine whether a FFEL or
direct loan borrower qualifies for a loan discharge based on total
and permanent disability, school closure, false certification of
student eligibility, or unauthorized signature.
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.
Federal Family Education Loan Program and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, Loan Discharge Applications