Approved as
amended by NSF's 2/9/95 memorandum to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
8,925
0
0
4,463
0
0
0
0
0
The data collected in this survey will
enable the NSF to partially fulfill the requirement to serve as a
clearinghouse for information on the scientific and technical
popultion of the U.S. That information allows for policy and
planning activities by officials of government, private industry,
and academic institutions.
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.