OMB approves
this information collection on the condition that NEH develop a
system, in the event that respondents do not provide their names,
to track panelists who have not responded (such as numbering the
forms that go out).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1993
09/30/1993
1,000
0
0
83
0
0
0
0
0
IN RESPONSE TO A GAO AUDIT, THE NEH
PANELIST QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DEVELOPED AND WILL BE USED TO OBTAIN
DATA ON THE RACE AND GENDER OF PERSONS SERVING ON NEH REVIEW
PANELS.
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.