Approval is
given for the focus groups only at this time. ED shall submit an
emergency clearance for the full study once it is developed, and
must ask for at least two weeks of public comment in the Federal
Register at that time. It is noted that this emergency package did
not go out for public comment, and that the full survey will not
have time to go out for much public comment. ED shall work to
ensure that studies are planned enough in advance to allow for
signficant public comment and OMB review in the future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
02/28/2003
1
0
8,100
90
0
5,608
0
0
0
In order to inform the reauthorization
of IDEA, OSEP needs information on the causes of reported paperwork
burden among special education teachers. This substudy will explore
factors associted with paperwork burden through focus groups and
telephone interviews with special education teachers.
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.