With this form AmeriCorps members will be able to request from their loan holder the amount of interest that accrued during their period of national service. The loan holder will return the form with the loan information to the Corporation where the Corporation where the appropriate amount will be paid to the loan holder on behalf of the member.
US Code:
42 USC 12501
Name of Law: National and Community Service Act
The burden has changed. The number of respondents is expected to be less, based on a review of annual records. Additionally, there now are two people responding to the questionnaire- a member, and a certifying official who signs the form.
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.