Approved. In
order to prevent confusion on grant applications, which as a result
of GEPA contain 2 public burden statements (one for GEPA and one
for the original application), ED will revise the title of the
public burden statement in the GEPA guidance so that it reads...
'Estimated Burden Statement for GEPA Requirements'. Further, where
applicable, ED should make an effort to ensure that the GEPA
requirements are listed in the 'checklist' of what applicants need
to submit.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
08/31/1998
5,125
0
3,550
7,688
0
5,325
0
0
0
In compliance with section 427 of the
General Education Provisions Act, as amended by Public Law No.
103-382, all applicants for grant awards made by the Department of
Education are required to describe in their applications the steps
they propose to take to ensure equitable access to, and equitable
participation in, the proposed grant activities conducted with
Federal funds. The Department has developed a single document that
provides common guidance for all competitive and formula grant
applicants on how they can meet this requirement. The language in
this common guidance document is nearly identical....
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.
Guidance for All Grant Applications -- GEPA Section 427