THE ED FORM 1172 IS SUBMITTED BY
MEDICAL AUTHORITIES ON BEHALF OF BORROWERS WHO HOLD NDSL, FISL
AND/OR CUBAN LOAN NOTES AND WHO DESIRE TO HAVE THE BALANCE OF THE
NOTE CANCELLED DUE TO THE BORROWER'S TOTAL PERMANENT DISABILITY.
THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HAS TO COLLECT
THIS INFORMATION.
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.