The purpose of this instrument is to
collect the Student Information Items and Evaluation Criteria
information described in the Federal Register Notice of the SURF
Program. The information is collected from applicant students and
is used by the Program Directors and technical evaluators to
determine eligible students, select students for the program using
the Evaluation Criteria, and place students in appropriate research
projects that match their needs, interests, and academic
preparation.
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.