THIS STUDY WILL ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY
OF DEVELOPING MEASURES OF THE CURRENT STOCK, UTILIZATION AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION IN
DOCTORATE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS AND INDEPENDENT MEDICAL SCHOOLS.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH INDICATORS IS REQUISITE TO ASSESSING THE
STATUS OF AND NEED FOR EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
FIELDS.
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.