Approved. Upon
resubmission of this information collection request, ED will
examine ways of using existing data sources to satisfy information
collection requirements for this application. Future collections
will be subject to uniform data definitions and standards, as set
forth by the Performance Based Data Management Initiative.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2002
09/30/2002
300
0
0
14,000
0
0
0
0
0
This application is used by public
elementary schools and local education agencies to apply for
formula grant authorized under the Elementary School Foreign
Language Incentive Program.
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.