Due Diligence by Guaranty Agencies and Lenders

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21877	Due Diligence by Guaranty Agencies and Lenders Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0538	ICR Reference No: 199609-1840-008
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 199509-1840-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Due Diligence by Guaranty Agencies and Lenders
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/04/1996
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/09/1996
Terms of Clearance: The information collection requirements contained in the NPRM on due diligence in the FFEL program are not approved at this time. OMB has concerns about the burden and utility of the timing and content for notice letters and preclaims requests that must be submitted by guarantee agencies. The preamble to ED's final rule shall address these and other public comments so as to minimize burden while maximizing the usefulness of the collection requirements in the rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/1998	11/30/1999	11/30/1998
Responses	12,803,255	0	12,803,255
Time Burden (Hours)	22,127,139	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The due diligence provisions assures the Secretary that the guaranty agencies and lenders pursue aggressive and vigorous collection activities in collecting delinquent and defaulted FFEL loans.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Due Diligence by Guaranty Agencies and Lenders	N/A

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/09/1996

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