This request is
for a substantive change and is not appropriate as a change
worksheet. If ED wishes to adopt these changes, ED will request OMB
review of a full ICR revision.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2007
10/31/2007
02/29/2008
37,303
0
37,303
807,996
0
807,996
0
0
0
This collection is necessary for the
award and administration of discretionary and some formula grants.
The Budget Information Non-Construction Programs, (ED Form 524)
enables the review of all years of a multi-year budget at the time
of the initial award. The U.S. Department of Education Grant
Performance Report (ED Form 524B) is one of the monitoring tools
used by ED Staff in the Post-Award and Grant Closeout functions.
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements contained contained in the
Education department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) are
also included in this collection.
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.