THE FOUNDATION'S SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND OTHER OFFICIALS EVALUATE AL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE AGENCY. TO ASSIST THEM IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS, THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS THE ADVICE OF SCIENTISTS AND OTHERS WH ARE SPECIALIST IN THE FIELDS COVERED IN THE PROPOSALS. ASSISTANCE IS OBTAINED THROUGH MAIL-REVIEW AND ASSEMBLED PANELS.
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.