NSF shall report
to OMB the results of the incentives experiments when data become
available. NSF should also keep OMB apprised of any further fall in
final response rates. These communications can be via email or fax
letter to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2009
02/28/2009
21,600
0
0
9,000
0
0
0
0
0
The data collected in this survey will
enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve
as a clearing house for information on the scientific and technical
population of the U.S. This 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.