This approval covers the following regulatory provisions: In the FFEL/DL combined package (RIN #1845-AA00): 685.204, 685.206, 685.209, 685.212, 685.213, 685.214, 685.215, 685.216, 685.301, 685.302, 685.304.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2002
10/31/2002
846,034
0
0
211,521
0
0
2,115,000
0
0
The proposed regulations require borrowers who are eligible for an unpaid refund discharge (and in some cases schools) to provide information to the Department. The proposed regulations also reduce the time required for schools to comply with information collection and recordkeeping requirements associated with initial and exit counseling.
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.