Approved as
amended by NSF's 7/10/98 revision. OMB notes that NSF allowed this
form to expire in 1995 and remain active until this current
approval. NSF will make every effort to avoid lapses in PRA
coverage in the future.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
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The National Science Foundation,
pursuant to the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2401
et seq.), regulates via a permit system contain activities in
Antarctica. The subject form is used by NSF to collect information
needed in permit administration. Respondents are primarily
scientists conducting research in Antarctica.
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.