THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACT OF
1950, AS AMENDED, (PL-81-50), SEC. 3(A)(6) DIRECTS THE FOUNDATION
"TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT REGISTER OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL AND, IN OTHER WAYS TO PROVIDE A CENTRAL CLEARINGHOUSE
FOR...DATA ON THE...SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES IN THE
UNITED STATES..." THIS SURVEY COLLECTS DEMOGRAPHIC, EDUCATIONAL,
AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION ON NEW DOCTORATES. THE DATA WILL BE USED
BY NSF IN ANALYSES OF THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED SUPPL
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.