Approved
consistent with the following terms: 1) This streamlined process
applies only to those info collection requests previously approved
by OMB that change the selection criteria a) from the same EDGAR
menu, b) old EDGAR to new EDGAR criteria, or c) program criteria to
EDGAR criteria. No other changes to the information collection
request, other than the ones listed above, can be approved through
this streamlined process; 2) OMB will provide a response to ED on
each submission under this approval within 10 days of OMB receiving
the individual approval requests; 3) Each information collection
submitted under this clearance will retain its original OMB#,
however, a cover memo, in lieux of an OMB 83-I, will accompany each
submission explaining the purpose of the submission (e.g., old
EDGAR to new EDGAR) and will reference the 1880-0539 approved
information clearance request; 4) Each information collection
submitted under this clearance will retain its original expiration
date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1998
08/31/1998
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Since April 1997, EDGAR's menu of
selection criteria became effective. For each competition, the
Secretary would select one or more criteria that best enable the
Department to identify the highest quality applications consistent
with the program purpose, statutory requirements, and any
priorities established. This allowed the Secretary the flexibility
to weigh the criteria according to the needs of each individual
program. This menu of selection criteria will provide the
Department the flexibility to choose a set of criteria tailored to
a given competition and obviate the need to create
specific....
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.