NSF AWARDEES - UNIVERSITIES, OTHER
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES (SMALL AND OTHERWISE), AND
OCCASIONALLY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS -- MUST SUBMIT
DISCLOSURES, ELECTIONS, AND REPORTS ON PATE PROSECUTION FOR
NSF-SUPPORTED INVENTIONS TO SECURE RIGHTS TO SUCH INVENTIONS UNDER
35 USC SEC. 200 ET SEQ. NSF MUST REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO
CONGRESS BOTH DIRECTLY (42 USC SEC. 1862(F) AND THROUGH GAO (35 USC
SEC. 202(B)(3).
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.