Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 6/2/92 and 6/4/92. In addition,
ED has agreed to the following terms: -- Electronic reporting of
this collection will be reassessed followin an FY 1993 analysis of
the issue. Accordingly, two-year clearance is granted. The next
clearance request shall summarize the implications of the FY 1993
analysis for the Perkins Loan Assignment form; OMB encourages use
of automated reporting. -- ED shall modify both sets of
instructions for this form to indicate that annual approval is not
necessary if institutions choose to submit electronically. ED
approval is only necessary upon the initial reques and then if
there are any structural changes to the form. -- The instructions
shall reflect the current regulatory requirement that the minimum
amount of a loan that may be assigend to ED is $200. If ED revises
this regulation, the form shall reflect the revision. -- ED shall
delete the word "detailed" from the instructions regarding an
explanation as to why a payment history is not necessary. -- ED
shall delete the requirement that institutions who choose not to
litigate outstanding loans above $200 provide a written
explanation. Neither the statute or regulations include this
requirement. -- On p. 8 of the instructions, ED shall add "or
after" after "on" in line 4 of item d.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1994
06/30/1994
05/31/1992
60,000
0
60,000
31,500
0
31,500
0
0
0
THIS FORM IS USED TO COLLECT PERTINENT
INFORMATION REGARDING DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS FROM INSTITUTIONS
PARTICIPATING IN THE PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM. ED FORM 553 SERVES AS
THE TRANSMITTAL DOCUMENT IN THE ASSIGNMENT OF DEFAULTED STUDENT
LOANS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR COLLECTION.
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.