Institutions participating in the Revolving Loan Programs will be collecting additional gender information from their applicants for the Annual Operating Report (AOR). Beginning with the reporting period of 7/1/2023- 6/30/2024, and all future reporting periods, schools must collect additional gender information from their applicants who participate in the HPSL, LDS, PCL, and NSL revolving loan programs. This change is required under Executive Order 14075 â Executive Order on Advancing Quality for Lesbian Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex individuals. Additionally, specifications for submission of the deferment form are being updated.
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.