Approved. In the
regular submission of this emergency clearance, ED will update OMB
on the initiative to combine the Direct Loan and FFEL versions of
the forms covered under this clearance as well as related
forms.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
09/30/1999
259,000
0
0
51,800
0
0
82,000
0
0
These documents will serve as the
means of collecting the information needed by the Department of
Education to determine whether a direct loan borrower qualifies for
a loan discharge based on permanent total disability or a loan
deferment.
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.