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.