Approved.
Currently, it is not possible for this collection to be fully
electronic, since it is not possible to obtain an e-signature from
the director/owner of the child care center, which is required in
order to submit an application. ED shall report back to OMB at the
next submission on efforts to make 3rd-party signatures electronic
as well.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2005
07/31/2005
2,790
0
0
618
0
0
0
0
0
The Child Care Provider Loan
Forgiveness Application is used to determine whether borrowers meet
the eligibility requirements for Child Care Provider Loan
Forgiveness Program which is a demonstration program administered
on a first-come, first-serve basis (subject to the availability of
funds) is intended to bring more highly trained individuals into
the early child care field for longer periods. Under this program,
individuals who work full-time in certain child care facilities
that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be
eligible to have up to 100% of their Direct Loan and/or
FFEL....
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.