Approved as
amended by ED's 8/4/95 memorandum to OMB. Approval through January
1997 will allow ED to continue work on automating worksheets that
participating institutions are are required to maintain, and then
seek public comment and renewed PRA action. During theis time, ED
shall continue to work on streamlining reports that participating
schools must complete, to increase the attractiveness of
participation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1997
01/31/1997
11/30/1995
400
0
0
80,000
0
39,200
0
0
0
As participants in the Quality
Assurance Program (QA), respondents are required to complete the
activities as described in the workbook. Respondents will receive
training in July 1995 and will be expected to begin conducting
these activities immediately following training.
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.