ED must explore
statutory changes to reduce burden in the reauthorization of the
Higher Education Act. Further, once the HEA is reauthorized, if
there are statutory changes, ED must resubmit the package to
OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2006
01/31/2006
10/31/2002
150,021
0
150,090
75,450
0
77,040
0
0
0
The Secretary will publish a list of
approved tests which can be used by postsecondary educational
institutions to establish the ability to benefit for a student who
does not have a high school diploma or its equivalent for Student
Financial Assistance Programs.
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.