ED is actively participating on the
President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion, and this Year 2000
Assessment Survey is a departmental, as well as a Council,
initiative. ED is taking a proactive approach in requesting
elementary and secondary schools to report on their Year 2000
readiness. ED needs to survey the progress of our Nation's (50
contiguous States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the
District of Columbia) elementary and secondary schools in order to
ensure the successful operation of its programs and to report to
OMB, The President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion, and other
Year 2000
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.