NSF NEEDS THE INFORMATION TO ESTABLISH
BASELINE DATA ON ITS YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM. THIS WILL ALLOW FOR
THE ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM IMPACT AFTER ENOUGH TIME HAS ELAPSED TO
ALLOW FOR OBSERVABLE RESULTS, INCLUDING THE INFLUENCE OF
PARTICIPATION ON CAREER SELECTION. THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS ARE
STUDENTS IN THE PROJECTS.
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.