Approved consistent with changes to the forms, based on comments, sent to OMB on 9/15/02, and the clarification on electronic signatures sent to OMB on 9/20/02. ED will re-examine the feasibility of combining the DL and FFEL deferment forms upon reauthorization of the HEA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
09/30/2002
1,148,819
0
1,148,818
183,811
0
183,811
0
0
368,000
These forms will serve as the means of collecting information necessary to determine whether a FFEL borrower qualifies for a specific type of loan deferment.
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.