Guaranty Agencies Security
Self-assessment and Attestation
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/04/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2022
20
24
6,320
7,584
0
0
This is a request for an extension of
the approved information collection used by Federal Student Aid
(FSA) to ensure that all data collected and managed by Guaranty
Agencies (GAs) in support federal student financial aid programs is
secure. FSA continues to use a formal assessment program that
ensures the GAs have security protocols in place to protect the
confidentiality and integrity of data entrusted to FSA by students
and families. This assessment will identify security deficiencies
based on the federal standards described in the National Institute
of Standards and Technology publications.
This is a request for an
extension of the approved information collection. There is no
change to the form or attestation. The burden is due to agency
discretion and shows a slight decrease due to a change in the
number of GAs filing the forms. There are 20 respondents requiring
316 hours per response for a total burden of 6,320 hours, a
decrease of 4 respondents and 1,264 hours.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Beth Grebeldinger 202
708-8242
No
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.