THE PROPOSED RULE PROTECTS THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST IN THE LO FUND BY REQUIRING NURSING SCHOOLS
TO IMPROVE THEIR LOAN FUND MANAGEMEN BY REPORTING EXCESS CASH IN
THEIR LOAN FUND AT LEAST SEMI-ANNUALLY AND PROMPTLY REPORTING
UNCOLLECTIBLE LOANS TO PHS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO WRITE
OFF.
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.