This information
collection is approved. NSF may substitute the current computer
taxonomy for the computer taxonomy OMB recently approved to be
field tested.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1989
12/31/1989
44,134
0
0
9,577
0
0
0
0
0
THE DATA COLLECTED IN THIS SURVEY
ENABLE THE NSF TO PARTLY FULFILL THE LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENT WHICH
OBLIGATES THE AGENCY TO DEVELOP DATA ON THE NATION'S SCIENTISTS AND
ENGINEERS AND OTHERWISE ACT AS A CENTRAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL POPULATION OF THE
UNITED STATES. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ALLOWS FOR POLICY AND
PLANNING ACTIVITIES BY OFFICIALS OF GOVERNMENT, PRIVATE
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.