SENATE BILL S. 3202 REQUIRES NSF TO
DISSEMINATE ALL SUBSTANTIVE TECHNICAL REPORTS THROUGH THE NATIONAL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE. THIS DISSEMINATION IS AS A RESULT OF
THE INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE FINAL PROJECT REPORT FORM. FINAL
REPORTS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL NSF GRANTEES. EVEN THOUGH THE REPORT IS
NOT MANDATORY BY STATUTE, IT IS CONSIDERED "REQUIRED TO OBTAIN
BENEFITS."
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.