The information collection is needed to collect transportation mileage for Bureau funded schools for the purpose of allocating transportation funds, and for fiscal accountability and administrative planning.
Statute at Large:
92 Stat. 2150
Name of Statute: Title XI Indian Education Amendments of 1978
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 561 1121 ff
Name of Law: Education Amendments of 1978
There was a burden decrease, from six hours to two hours, due to the program office implementing a web-based system (NASIS) to collect the information. There was also an increase in the number of respondents, from 121 to 183, to reflect the accurate number of schools participating in the information collection.
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.