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81 FR 44 pgs. 11769-11770 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

Type: NOTICEVolume: 81Number: 44Pages: 11769 - 11770
Docket number: [Docket No.: ED-2016-ICCD-0027]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2016-04881 Filed 3-4-16; 8:45 am]
Agency: Education Department
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version
Pages: 11769, 11770

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2016-ICCD-0027]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

AGENCY:

Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq. ), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 6, 2016.

ADDRESSES:

To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use http://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2016-ICCD-0027. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E-103, Washington, DC 20202-4537.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Valerie Sherrer, 202-377-3547.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


[top] The Department of Education (ED), in page 11770 accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

OMB Control Number: 1845-0035

Type of Review: A revision of an existing information collection

Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 28,188

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 60,798

Abstract: The United States Department of Education will collect data through the National Student Loan Data System from Federal Perkins Loan holders (or their servicers) and Guaranty Agencies (GA) about Federal Perkins, Federal Family Education, and William D. Ford Direct Student Loans to be used to manage the federal student loan programs, develop policy, and determine eligibility for programs under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

Dated: March 1, 2016.

Kate Mullan,

Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Office of the Chief Privacy Officer, Office of Management.

[FR Doc. 2016-04881 Filed 3-4-16; 8:45 am]

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