Consistent with
phone conversation of 8/29/05, the Department of Education agrees
to initiate contact with fellows with a mailed letter when possible
and to follow up with mailed postcards when necessary.
Additionally, Education will periodically update OMB on this
study's response rate and provide OMB copies of all non-response
bias analyses.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2006
09/30/2006
3,862
0
0
3,028
0
0
0
0
0
This project will assess education and
employment outcomes of 4,400 Javits, GAANN, DDRA, and FLAS
fellowship recipients from 1997-1999. Data will be used to assess
meeting fellowship program objectives, and to help refine program
policies.
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.