Approved as
amended by ED's 7/18 memorandum to OMB. In addition, ED shall meet
the following conditions: -- On p. 9, ED shall revise the text
concerning congressional authorization and funding of the Javits
program, noting that "the Department anticipates finding based on
prior year appropriations," if the package is made available prior
to the authorization of appropriations. -- ED shall clarify the
language on p. 5 regarding the time after whic students may
interrupt study, by adding "At any time" before "after th first
year of study." -- In item 13(h) of the form, ED shall add the
words "(if applicable)" after the "GPA" heading. -- ED will correct
the spelling of "additional" in item 15 of the form Last, we note
that the letter received by OMB from a Javits referee indicated
that the Department had violated the Paperwork Reduction Act by
revising the form without submitting it for PRA review. This
revision resulted in a number of spelling mistakes, which reflects
poorly on the Department and on the President's committment to
education. ED's violation will be recorded in OMB's Annual Report
to Congress about the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1993
09/30/1993
06/30/1991
2,500
0
1,500
12,500
0
7,500
0
0
0
THE ATTACHED IS AN APPLICATION FORM
UNDER THE NATIONAL GRADUATE FELLOWS PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST
SUBMIT THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO COMPETE FOR
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS UNDER THE 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.