This request is for a substantive change and is not appropriate as a change worksheet. If ED wishes to adopt these changes, ED will request OMB review of a full ICR revision.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2007
10/31/2007
02/29/2008
37,303
0
37,303
807,996
0
807,996
0
0
0
This collection is necessary for the award and administration of discretionary and some formula grants. The Budget Information Non-Construction Programs, (ED Form 524) enables the review of all years of a multi-year budget at the time of the initial award. The U.S. Department of Education Grant Performance Report (ED Form 524B) is one of the monitoring tools used by ED Staff in the Post-Award and Grant Closeout functions. Recordkeeping and reporting requirements contained contained in the Education department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) are also included in this collection.
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.