TO OUR KNOWLEDGE, THIS PUBLICATION IS
THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND. IT HELPS FULFILL THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT. IT DOES SO BY MAKING AVAILABLE
TO ITS READERS THE NAMES OF ASSOCIATIONS WHICH CAN FURNISH MORE
INFORMATION THAN THE DEPARTMENT CAN IN ANSWER TO SPECIFIC
QUESTIONS. IT IS ALSO A BASIC REFERENCE TOO FOR EDUCATORS AND
OTHERS DIRECTLY CONCERNED WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND
UNIVERSITIES.
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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.