ED uses the information collection
specific to ED form 524-B for the award and administration of multi
year discretionary grants. The Department hs substantially
increased the flexibility of the grant process by enabling all
years of multi-budgets to be negotiated at the time of the initial
award. (ED GAPS001) and to submit only performance report (ED Form
524-B) to receive continuation funding. This clearance also
includes government-wide common rules for institutions of Higher
Education, Non-Profit agencies, and State and local
governments.
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.