Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memos to OMB of 8/7/98 and
8/18/98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
08/31/1998
30,500
0
63,000
15,250
0
31,500
0
0
0
This form is used to collect pertinent
data regarding defaulted student loans from institutions
participating in the Federal Perkins Loan program. The ED form 553
serves as the transmittal document in the assignment of such
defaulted loans to the Federal Government for collection.
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.