Upon receipt of
approval ED will immediately request that this item receive a new
number under OPE, to reflect the program being run by OPE. This
approval is for the burden and cost amounts of the annual
performance report only. In the future, ED will keep separate
collections for the annual report and other collections concerning
this program.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2006
12/31/2006
12/31/2003
316
0
11,565
11,060
0
5,210
0
0
0
The purpose of this information
collection is accountability for program implementation and student
outcomes for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). The information collected enables
the U.S. Department of Education to demonstrate its progress in
meeting the GEAR UP performance objectives as reflected in the
indicators.
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.