Approved as
amended by EDs memos dated 12/29/99 and 12/30/99. OMB notes that
failure to reinstate this collection following its expiration in
7/99 was a violation of the PRA and this should be cited by ED in
their Information Collection Budget.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2002
12/31/2002
200
0
0
1,200
0
0
0
0
0
The purpose of the expert panel system
is to oversee a valid and viable process for identifying and
designation promising and exemplary educational programs so that
practitioners can make better-informed decisions in their ongoing
efforts to improve the quality of student learning. OERI requires
that each program submit descriptive information and an abstract in
order to be considered for review. The information submitted by the
entity will serve as the basis upon which the expert panel will
judge the program according to the selection criteria for promising
and exemplary.
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.