Approved with
change. ED will implement changes discussed in response to OMB
passback. Upon next submission, ED will incorporate detailed and
specific criteria for the evaluation component of this grant
application to establish the foundation for a rigorous evaluation
of the awarded programs. ED will also determine how this
application will be a part of the grant simplification
initiative.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2002
11/30/2002
500
0
0
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
This application package, based on the
Department of Education's Generic Application package, has program
specific criteria which is used to provide guidance to applicants
on new statutory requirements. Because this application packages is
based on the generic application package it is in an easily
recognizable format for applicants. It is necessary to announce the
competition as soon as possible to allow SEAs and LEAs time to
submit the application with a reasonable expectation that awards
will be made before the next school year begins. This program
implements.....
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.