Approved
consistent with the previous terms of clearance. Specifically, 1)
This streamlined process applies only to those info collection
requests previously approved by OMB that change the selection
criteria a) from the same EDGAR menu, b) old EDGAR to new EDGAR
criteria, or c) program criteria to EDGAR criteria. No other
changes to the information collection request, other than the ones
listed above, can be approved through this streamlined process; 2)
OMB will provide a response to ED on each submission under this
approval within 10 days of OMB receiving the individual approval
requests; 3) Each information collection submitted under this
clearance will retain its original OMB#, however a cover memo, in
lieu of an OMB 83-I, will accompany each submission explaining the
purpose of the submission (e.g. old EDGAR to new EDGAR) and will
reference the 1880-0539 approved information clearance request; 4)
Each information collection submitted under this clearance will
retain its original expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
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Since April 1997, EDGAR's menu of
selection criteria became effective. For each competition, the
Secretary would select one or more criteria that best enable the
Department to identify the highest quality applications consistent
with the program purpose, statutory requirements, and any
priorities established. This allows the Secretary the flexibility
to weigh the criteria according to the needs of each individual
program. This menu of selection criteria provides the Department
with the flexibility to choose a set of criteria tailored to a
given competition and obviate the need to create specific
selection....
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.