The U.S. Department of Education - Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS)- is a recognition award that will recognize public and private elementary, middle and high schools that save energy, reduce costs, protect health, foster wellness, feature environmentally sustainable learning spaces, and offer effective environmental education.
ED will request data from nominating authorities that have evaluated schools according to the following categories: 1) environmental impact and energy efficiency; 2) health environment; and 3) environmental literacy. This information will be used at the Department to conduct final review to ensure schools meet eligibility requirements, and meet high college- and career-ready academic standards, and then rate the finalists to select the awardees.
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.