OMB approves this information collection request, as amended by NSF's 2/11/91 memorandum to OMB. In addition, NSF has agreed to the following conditions: o Question 15 (formerly Q. 13) should be revised to ask about equipment in the $20,000-$50,000 range , with the next response option revised to ask about individual lab items below $10,000, for consisten of value ranges throughout the survey. o NSF should send revised instruments to OMB as soon as they are available.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1994
02/28/1994
12/31/1990
6,400
0
7,125
3,160
0
1,742
0
0
0
THIS STUDY OF ACADEMIC SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS, TO BE CONDUCTED DURING 1991-94 WILL UPDATE MEASURES OF EQUIPMENT QUANTITY, AGE, CONDITION, UTILIZATION, AND NEED OBTAINED IN THREE PREVIOUS SURVEYS (1983-84, 1986-87, AND 1989-90). CHANGES AND TRENDS OCCURRING OVER THE PERIOD SINCE THE EARLIER STUDIES WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND ASSESSMENTS MADE.
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.