Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memoranda to OMB dated
12/6/1999, 12/7/1999, 12/15/1999, 1/10/2000, 2/1/2000 and 2/2/2000.
ED agrees to remove questions 3 and 4 which duplicate APR, reducing
the survey by 10 minutes per response. ED will ensure that the
race/ethnicity classification standards meet with minimum standards
required by OMB's October 30, 1997, 62 FR 58781 Federal Register
notice. In addition, respondents will be advised that questions 16
and 22 are optional data collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2000
12/31/2000
185
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0
154
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This study will provide information
necessary for selecting sites for the in-depth evaluation of
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(GEAR UP) grantees and information on the early implementation of
the grants.
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.