This request is
approved as amended by the memorandum of July 31, 1991 from Linda
Hardy of NSF to Dan Chenok of OMB with the following specified
condition: In question 20 of the Scientists and Engineers survey,
NSF should replace "None of the above" with "other, specify _____".
This change should not adversely affect analysis of trend data from
previous surveys since it represents no change to the listing of
specific categories.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1993
09/30/1993
19,750
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0
4,358
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL COLLECT DEMOGRAPHIC
AND LABOR FORCE DATA ON PH.D. SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND HUMANISTS.
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED IN POLICY AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES BY
GOVERNMENT 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.