Approved
consistent with ED's memos and revisions to OMB of 1/13/98,
1/15/98, and 1/29/98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2001
01/31/2001
70
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0
250
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0
0
0
The Department is required by statute
to collect reports from State education agencies on the uses of
waivers in their States. The purpose of this guidance is to assist
States in meeting the statutory requirements. Information from this
collection will be used to monitor the progress of waiver
recipients in improving teaching and learning and to inform the
Department's annual report to Congress on waivers.
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.