FR Doc 05-16252
[Federal Register: August 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 158)]
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[Page 48375-48378]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
AGENCY: Department of Education.
SUMMARY: The Leader, Information Management Case Services Team,
Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of the Chief
Information Officer, invites comments on the proposed information
collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
October 17, 2005.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an
early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. OMB
may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the
extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat
the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal
law, or substantially interfere with any agency's ability to perform
its statutory obligations. The Leader, Information Management Case
Services Team, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of
the Chief Information Officer, publishes that notice containing
proposed information collection requests prior to submission of these
requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by
office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g. new,
revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary
of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use
of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and
(6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment.
The Department of Education is especially interested in public
comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this
information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the
estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on
the respondents, including through the use of information technology.
Dated: August 11, 2005.
Angela C. Arrington,
Leader, Information Management Case Services Team, Regulatory
Information Management Services, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
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Title: Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations and General
Provision Regulations.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or
household; Businesses or other for-profit.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 95,262.
Burden Hours: 25,859.
Abstract: Institutions of higher education make Perkins loans.
Information is necessary in order to monitor a school's reimbursement
to its Perkins loan revolving fund, monitor how collection costs are
charged to borrowers on rehabilitation loans and to monitor the
assignment of defaulted Perkins loans to the Department. The public is
alerted that this package is a request for an extension of a currently
approved collection. Until the anticipated reauthorization of the
Higher Education Act and any resulting changes to the implementing
regulations, the existing paperwork collection is simply extended,
rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2848. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Federal Family Education Loan Program Regulations.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or
household; Businesses or other for-profit; State, Local, or Tribal
Gov't, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 858,981.
Burden Hours: 10,128,562.
Abstract: The Federal Family Education Loan Program proposed
regulations revise the current regulations in areas of program
administration. The regulations assure the Secretary that the integrity
of the program is protected from fraud and other misuse of program
funds. The public is alerted that this package is a request for an
extension of a currently approved collection. Until the anticipated
reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and any resulting changes
to the implementing regulations, the existing paperwork collection is
simply extended, rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2849. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or household; Businesses or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 846,034.
Burden Hours: 211,520.
Abstract: The proposed regulations change three sections of the
regulations that are currently cleared under the Paperwork Reduction
Act. The proposed regulations do not affect the current burden hour
estimates for this information collection. The public is alerted that
this package is a request for an extension of a currently approved
collection. Until the anticipated reauthorization of the Higher
Education Act and any resulting changes to the implementing
regulations, the existing paperwork collection is simply extended,
rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2850. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Cohort Default Rates for Institutions Participating in the
FFEL or Direct Loan Programs.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or
household; State, Local, or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 93,877.
Burden Hours: 1,209,890.
Abstract: The regulations establish the standards to participate in
the student financial assistance programs authorized by Title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (Title IV, HEA programs). The public is
alerted that this package is a request for an extension of a currently
approved collection. Until the anticipated reauthorization of the
Higher Education Act and any resulting changes to the implementing
regulations, the existing paperwork collection is simply extended,
rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2851. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view.
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Written requests for information should be addressed to U.S. Department
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Potomac Center, 9th Floor,
Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also be electronically mailed
to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or faxed to 202-245-6621.
Please specify the complete title of the information collection when
making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or
household; Businesses or other for-profit.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 2,800,642.
Burden Hours: 61,879.
Abstract: Institutions of higher education make Perkins loans.
Information is necessary in order to monitor a school's reimbursement
to its Perkins loan revolving fund, monitor how collection costs are
charged to borrowers on rehabilitated loans and to monitor the
assignment of defaulted Perkins loans to the Department. The public is
alerted that this package is a request for an extension of a currently
approved collection. Until the anticipated reauthorization of the
Higher Education Act and any resulting changes to the implementing
regulations, the existing paperwork collection is simply extended,
rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2852. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Application for Ability to Benefit Testing Approval.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit; Individuals or
household; Not-for-profit institutions.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 150,090.
Burden Hours: 77,040.
Abstract: The Secretary will publish a list of approved tests which
can be used by postsecondary educational institutions to establish the
ability to benefit for a student who does not have a high school
diploma or its equivalent for Student Financial Assistance Programs.
The public is alerted that this package is a request for an extension
of a currently approved collection. Until the anticipated
reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and any resulting changes
to the implementing regulations, the existing paperwork collection is
simply extended, rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2844. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Revision.
Title: Student Assistance General Provisions--Subpart I--
Immigration Status Confirmation.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 11.
Burden Hours: 16,370.
Abstract: Collection of this information used for immigration
status confirmation reduces the potential of fraud and abuse caused by
ineligible aliens receiving Federally subsidized student financial
assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as
amended. The respondent population is comprised of 6,160 postsecondary
institutions who participate in administration of the Title IV, HEA
programs.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2845. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
Federal Student Aid
Type of Review: Extension.
Title: Student Assistance General Provisions--Subpart K--Cash
Management.
Frequency: On Occasion.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or
household.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden:
Responses: 6,576.
Burden Hours: 1,218,718.
Abstract: These regulations comprise the existing provisions of the
Student Assistance General Provisions guidance regarding cash
management. Information collection under these regulations relates to
cash management
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requirements and practices for institutions participating in the Title
IV, Higher Education Act (HEA) programs. The public is alerted that
this package is a request for an extension of a currently approved
collection. Until the anticipated reauthorization of the Higher
Education Act and any resulting changes to the implementing
regulations, the existing paperwork collection is simply extended,
rather than revised.
Requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
may be accessed from http://edicsweb.ed.gov,
by selecting the ``Browse
Pending Collections'' link and by clicking on link number 2853. When
you access the information collection, click on ``Download
Attachments'' to view. Written requests for information should be
addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Potomac Center, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20202-4700. Requests may also
be electronically mailed to the Internet address OCIO_RIMG@ed.gov or
faxed to 202-245-6621. Please specify the complete title of the
information collection when making your request.
Comments regarding burden and/or the collection activity
requirements should be directed to Joseph Schubart at his e-mail
address Joe.Schubart@ed.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
[FR Doc. 05-16252 Filed 8-16-05; 8:45 am]
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