Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 1/4/96, 1/25/96, and 1/31/96.
In addition, ED has agreed to the following conditions: -- In
October 1996, ED will report to OMB on the results of its analysis
of the NSLDS interface and the extent to which that process can
reduce the need for the Verfication Certificate and thus the burden
of this form. ED will also provide a timetable for when that
transition will occur, which should be as soon as possible. -- With
this clearance, OMB withdraws the clearance of the Authorization to
Release Information since ED will collect the same information on
the application.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1999
01/31/1999
06/30/1996
3,428,000
0
1,128,400
1,464,200
0
533,260
0
0
0
These forms are the means by which a
borrower applies for/promises to repay a Federal Direct
Consolidation Loan and a lender verifies an eligible loan to be
consolidated.
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.