ED requests a customized annual
performance report (APR) that goes beyond the standard APR ED Form
524B; in order to facilitate the collection of more standardized
and comprehensive data to inform Government Performance and Results
Act (GPRA) measures to improve the overall quality of data
collection, and to increase the quality and quantity of data that
can be used to inform policy decisions and report to
Congress.
This is a new customized APR
which has additional reporting requirements that are not included
in the ED standard 524B reporting form. Therefore, there is a
program change increase of 4,232 hours.
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.