DATA SOUGHT FROM 6,000 FORMER
LABORATORY ASSOCIATES ABOUT POST-LAB CAREERS (EXPECT RESPONSES FROM
3,000) WILL RESULT IN A DIRECTORY CONTAINING DATA ON ALL THE LAB
ASSOCIATES. THESE DATA ARE NEEDED SO THAT SPONSORS OF THE
ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAM CAN GET SOME IDEA OF THE CAREER PATH OF
FORMER ASSOCIATES. THE DATA WILL ALSO BE USED BY FORME ASSOCIATES
TO RENEW PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS AND FOSTER INTELLECTUAL
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.