NSF AWARDEES - UNIVERSITIES, OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES (SMALL AND OTHERWISE), AND OCCASIONALLY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS -- MUST SUBMIT DISCLOSURES, ELECTIONS, AND REPORTS ON PATE PROSECUTION FOR NSF-SUPPORTED INVENTIONS TO SECURE RIGHTS TO SUCH INVENTIONS UNDER 35 USC SEC. 200 ET SEQ. NSF MUST REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO CONGRESS BOTH DIRECTLY (42 USC SEC. 1862(F) AND THROUGH GAO (35 USC SEC. 202(B)(3).
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.