THE DEPARTMENT NEEDS THE INFORMATION
TO DETERMINE WHETHER AND WHEN TO ASSIGN DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS
FROM THE GUARANTEE AGENCIES TO ED FOR COLLECTIONS. THE DATA WIL BE
USED TO COLLECT DEFAULTED GSLS AND TO TABULATE COLLECTION RESULTS.
THE RESPONDENTS ARE TEN GUARANTEE AGENCIES WHICH ADMINISTER THE GSL
FEDERAL AID 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.