This collection
is approved as amended by ED's memoranda of 8/11/95 and
8/17/95.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1996
08/31/1996
750
0
0
11,250
0
0
0
0
0
This information collection allows
institutions of higher education, State and local education
agencies, public and private organizations, institutions and
agencies, and individuals to apply for grants under the
Field-Initiated Studies Program supported by five National Research
Institutes. Funds will support educational research that will
improve American education.
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.