Approved under
the following conditions: -- As indicated in a pending condition of
clearance, ED shall inform respondents that the technical review
form is included because previous participants requested to see
this form to obtain a better understanding of the criteria for
awards. -- ED shall review language on the forms prior to mail-out,
to ensure that terms on disability status and race/ethnicity are
consistent across forms and that unusual terms are defined
adequately. ED shall also ensure that sufficient information about
application processing is included in the closing date
notices.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1998
07/31/1998
08/31/1995
575
0
0
65,265
0
53,842
0
0
0
Collect program and budget information
to evaluate grant applications by institutions of higher education,
nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Collected information
will be used to make grant awards under seven international
education programs.
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.