NIEHS SEEKS INFORMATION ON THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NUMBERS AND TYPES OF GRADUATES IN
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY, AND THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED NEEDS OF
INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND GOVERNMENT. TOXICOLOGISTS ARE IN DEMAND FOR
RESEARCH, REGULATION, AND ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS. THERE
IS A NEED FOR CURRENT MANPOWER INFORMATION FOR THIS
PROFESSION.
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.