The LEAP and SLEAP programs use
matching Federal and State funds to provide a nationwide system of
grants to assist postsecondary educational students with
substantial financial need. On this performance report the states
provide information the Department requires about the state's use
of program funds in order to demonstrate compliance with the
program's statutory and regulatory requirements. Federal program
officials use the performance report data for monitoring program
funds distribution. With the clearance of this collection, the
Department is seeking to automate the performance
reporting.....
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.