This information
collection is approved under the condition that NSF respond to OMB
concerns that will be sent in a separate letter.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1990
12/31/1990
12/31/1988
26,350
0
25,050
5,974
0
5,993
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL COLLECT DEMOGRAPHIC
AND EMPLOYMENT DATA ON PH.D SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND HUMANISTS.
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN POLICY AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES BY
GOVERNME AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE
INDUSTRY.
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.