THIS UNIQUE DATA SYSTEM WHICH IS
UNAVAILABLE FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE PROVIDES THE BAISS FOR NATIONAL
PLANNING AND POLICY FORMATION REGARDIN ACADEMIC SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY. THESE DATA ARE USED BY CONGRESS, OTHER FEDERAL
AGENCIES, INDUSTRY, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND FOUNDATIONS, STATES,
UNIVERSITIES, THE PRESS, INTERNATIONAL GROUPS, AND NSF. THE
AFFECTED PUBLIC INCLUDE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND THEIR
ASSOCIATED FEDERALLY FUNDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS.
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.