THE DATA WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF LENDER AND GUARANTEE AGENCY PRACTICES IN
PREVENTING DEFAULTS AND IN COLLECTING DEFAULTED LOANS IN THE
GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM. DATA ON PRACTICES AND LOAN
PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS ON BEING REQUESTED FROM A SAMPLE OF
LENDERS HAVING AGREEMENTS WITH NINE SELECTED GUARANTEE
AGENCIES.
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.