THE FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN
BILATERAL AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND
HAD DEVELOPED PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT NSF RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER
THESE AGREEMENTS AND TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE PARTICIPATION OF
U.S. SCIENTISTS IN INTERNATION COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES. RESULTS OF
THE EVALUATION WILL BE EMPLOYED IN DECISION-MAKING WITH RESPECT TO
THE SCOPE, DURATION AND MODES OF COOPERATION UTILIZED IN THE
AGREEMENTS, AS WELL AS THE ALLOCATIO
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.