OMB approves
this survey contingent upon NSF making it consistent with the
modifications to the 1997 Surveys of College Graduates (OMB No.
3145-0141) and Doctoral Recipients (OMB No. 3145-0020), including
the addition of a question on paid vacations and other clarifying
revisions. NSF must also consult with the Department of Labor prior
to initiating this collection, and with the Department of Education
prior to fielding the next version (to ensure no duplication with
the Baccalaureate and Beyond collection).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/29/2000
02/29/2000
23,375
0
0
11,688
0
0
0
0
0
The NSRCG will support NSF in its
legislative mandate to provide information on the Nation's
scientists and engineers. The NSRCG:97 will collect comprehensive
information on the education and employment of recent college
graduates in the sciences and engineering and will follow up a
sample of earlier degree recipients and collect data on their
careers and education.
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.