Approved on the condition, as agreed by NSF, that NSF complete its review of grants applications to ensure that all legal provisions are met regarding standard certifications required of Federal grant applicants (e.g., Drug-FreeWorkplace Act, common rule on debarment and suspension). Any revisions to the application as a resu of this review will be forwarded to OMB prior to mail-out of the form.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1996
09/30/1996
10/31/1993
11,000
0
8,000
132,000
0
96,000
0
0
0
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ACT, SECTION 10, STATES THAT "THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENTIFIC STUDY." THESE APPLICATIONS PROVIDE INFORMATION USED TO IDENTIFY SOME OF THE NATION'S MOST TALENTED SCIENCE PERSONNEL FOR AWAR OF SUPPORT FOR FUTHER STUDY.
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.