Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 6/24/96, 7/2/96, and 7/3/96. To
conform this form to the already approved FFEL discharge form,
clearance is not granted for Qs. 10a, 16b, 16c, and 17a. In
addition, ED will move Q. 10a to a new 14a to conform with the FFEL
form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1996
11/30/1996
2,200
0
0
1,100
0
0
1,000
0
0
These forms will serve as the means of
collecting the information that the Department of Education
requires in order to determine whether a direct loan borrower
qualifies for a loan discharge based on a school closure.
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.