This information
collection is, and has been, in violation for two years. ED had
formally informed OMB that the data was no longer being collected,
although data collection had in fact continued. The information was
most recently collected in August 2002 in direct violation of the
PRA. This is a serious and egregious violation of the PRA.
Emergency procedures for clearance under the PRA are unnecessary at
this point given that data collection has already occurred. ED must
resubmit the package under regular clearance terms for the next
collection of this information. ED shall report this violation in
the upcoming ICB and ensure that no such violations occur in the
future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2003
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There are 57 State Agencies that
contribute to the development of a directory of elementary and
secondary schools which qualify for the teacher cancellation
benefit. The directory allows post-secondary institutions to
determine whether or not a techer who received a Fedeal Perkins
Loan, Direct loan, or Federal Family Education Loan at their school
is eligible to receive a loan cancellation as provided under Title
I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
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.