Approved on the
condition that ED provide a justification of how sampling of 12
guarantee agencies will produce data that can be generalized to all
GAs. This justification shall explain how the 12 G were selected,
and why 12 GAs represents a sufficient number.ED shall also ask GAs
to report their method of sampling loans within their portfolio,
since improper sampling by GAs would negatively impact the data
quality. These conditions are necessary to ensure that the data
collected are statistically valid and have practical utility;
accordingly, ED shall provide OMB with this information prior to
maili these instructions to GAs.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1995
02/28/1995
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QUARTERLY, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
WILL COLLECT DATA FROM 12 GUARANTEE AGENCIES ON A SAMPLE OF LOANS
AND EXTRAPOLATE THE DATA TO BUDGET AND ACCOUNT FOR THE FFEL LOAN
PORTFOLIO UNDER THE FEDERAL CREDI REFORM ACT OF 1990.
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.