This approval
covers the following regulatory provisions: In the FFEL/DL combined
package (RIN #1845-AA00): 685.204, 685.206, 685.209, 685.212,
685.213, 685.214, 685.215, 685.216, 685.301, 685.302, 685.304.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
846,034
0
0
211,521
0
0
2,115,000
0
0
The proposed regulations require
borrowers who are eligible for an unpaid refund discharge (and in
some cases schools) to provide information to the Department. The
proposed regulations also reduce the time required for schools to
comply with information collection and recordkeeping requirements
associated with initial and exit counseling.
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.