OMB approves
this information collection request under the following conditions,
as agreed to by NSF: o NSF should provide PIs with the option of
submitting their curriculum vitae in addition to the required
information. o One year approval is grnated. Upon the next
clearance request, NS should analyze the extent to which providing
both a vita and a list of scientists with whom PIs have
collaborated is duplicative.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1991
12/31/1991
06/30/1993
37,000
0
37,000
4,440,000
0
4,440,000
0
0
0
THE NSF SUPPORTS RESEARCH IN MOST
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES, SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH POLICY. THIS
SUPPORT IS MADE THROUGH GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
AWARDED TO UNIVERSITIES, UNIVERSITY CONSORTIA, NONPROFIT, AND
OTHERE RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS. THESE AWARDS ARE BASED ON PROPOSALS
SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION.
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.