OMB continues to
have questions regarding the overlap between this survey and
similar surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Education.
Consequently, this survey is approved under the following
conditions: 1) NSF does not obligate any funds for the conduct of
any future surveys without prior OMB approval and 2) NSF provides
OMB with the recommendations of CNSTAT upon their submission to
NSF.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1988
12/31/1988
01/31/1988
20,100
0
20,100
2,512
0
2,512
0
0
0
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS
SURVEY WILL ENABLE THE NSF TO COMPLY WITH THE LEGISLATIVE
REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL THAT MAY BE USED IN POLICY AND ACTIVITIES BY PRIVATE
INDUSTRY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES BY
PRIVATE INDUSTRY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES.
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.