Approved as
amended by NSF's 3/22/93 memorandum to OMB. In addition, NSF has
agreed to modify Q. A11 to substitute "training" for in describing
a postdoctoral appointment, which will increase the clarity and
utility of this item. NSF shall include the burden estima and
burden disclosure paragraph on the cover sheets of the surveys pri
to final printing.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1995
04/30/1995
09/30/1993
23,500
0
19,750
9,479
0
4,358
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL COLLECT DEMOGRAPHIC
AND LABORFORCE DATA ON PH.D. SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND HUMANISTS.
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED I POLICY AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES BY
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND PRIVATE
INDUSTRY.
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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.