THIS MODIFICATION OF NSF FORM 1244 IS
NEEDED TO RECORD INFORMATION FROM U.S. RESEARCHERS WHO, SINCE
JANUARY 1, 1988, HAVE SPENT TWO MONTHS OR MORE DOING RESEARCH IN
JAPAN. ANNEX II TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN ON COOPERATION
IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SIGNED IN
JUNE 1988) AUTHORIZED A TASK FORCE
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.