Approved
consistent with NSF memo submitted to OMB 09/06/05 clarifying that
new forms will include pre-filled fields where possible in the
interest of decreasing respondent burden. Given the absence of
longitudinal data, NSF had indicated that data will not be
interpreted to indicate that observed changes are the result of the
program. OMB encourages NSF to continue to assess mechanisms for
reducing burden on respondents associated with this
collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2008
09/30/2008
09/30/2005
1,848
0
2,552
34,382
0
45,344
0
0
0
A data collecting mechanism of
participants and institutions involved with the NSF's Math and
Science Partnerships (MSP) program, to examine project activity and
outcomes, serving as an essential repository of data for the
evaluation of MSP. Respondents include Principal Investigators
(PIs) for Partnership and RETA Awards, K-12 School Districts,
Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) Partners, and IHE
Participants. Information is to be used by NSF staff for progrm
implementation and impact assessment.
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.