THE SAMPLE OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS FOR
THIS SURVEY WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE MEMBERSHIP LIST OF AN
ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS. WE EXPECT TO OBTAIN SEVERAL
TYPES OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE USERS OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS
SERIES INCLUDING WHICH HISTORIANS USE THE SERIES, HO FREQUENTLY,
AND TO WHAT PURPOSE, AND WHETHER PROPOSED CHANGES IN FORMA CONTENT,
AND TECHNOLOGY WOULD BE WELL RECEIVED.
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.