National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)(KI)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
RE OMB comments on NSLDS data system.htm Supplementary Document	2006-12-22
NSLDS_ERwin.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-22
Att_MEMO for NSLDS collection document10-2.doc Supplementary Document	2006-10-03
Att_Supporting Statement NSLDS 9-25-06.doc Supporting Statement A	2006-10-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45455	Non-Serviced Schools - Other Data - as respondents Other-null	New
45454	Serviced Schools - Other Data - as respondents Other-null	New
45453	Non-Serviced Schools - Perkins - as respondents Other-null	New
45452	Servicer Schools - Perkins - as Respondents Other-null	New
22249	Guaranty Agencies as respondents Other-null	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1845-0035	ICR Reference No: 200609-1845-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200307-1845-003
Agency/Subagency: ED/FSA	Agency Tracking No: 3156
Title: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)(KI)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/26/2006
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/03/2006
Terms of Clearance: Prior to resubmission for OMB approval, FSA will meet with OMB to discuss the progress that has been made in implementing the Target State Vision (currently targeted for implementatation by 11/09) and moving away from the traditional NSLDS model. During this briefing, FSA will describe the efforts it has made to reduce respondent burden and eliminate duplicative data collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2006
Responses	34,976	0	29,952
Time Burden (Hours)	134,840	0	179,712
Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,072	0	72,000

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Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education will collect data from postsecondary schools and guaranty agencies about federal Perkins loans, federal family education loans, and William D. Ford direct student loans to be used to determine eligibility for Title IV student financial aid.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 244 485B Name of Law: The Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by the 1998 Amendments to the HEA
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 42089	07/25/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 57491	09/29/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Serviced Schools - Other Data - as respondents
Non-Serviced Schools - Perkins - as respondents
Guaranty Agencies as respondents
Non-Serviced Schools - Other Data - as respondents
Servicer Schools - Perkins - as Respondents

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	34,976	29,952	0	5,024	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	134,840	179,712	0	-44,872	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,072	72,000	0	72	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: Reduction in burden hours of -44,872 is due to an increase in data being reported by the servicer that resulted in a decrease in overall number of response times and burden hours. The increase of $72. in burden costs over the previous package is nominal - and if rounded would reflect no change in costs over the previous package.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $24,948,075

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 10/03/2006

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