The Federal
Perkins Loan/NDSL Promissory Note has been in use without an OMB
control number, which is a violation of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA). The Department of Education (ED) must report this violation
in the ICB. In addition, OMB requests that ED conduct a review of
all information collections to verify that they have received OMB
clearance under the PRA. This review should include both
collections conducted by ED and those conducted on behalf of ED by
the higher education community as required by statute or
regulation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
690,000
0
0
345,000
0
0
0
0
0
This promissory note is the means by
which a borrower applies for a Federal Perkins Loan or National
Direct Student Loan and promises to repay the loan.
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.