Approved as
amended by NSF's memoranda to OMB of 8/18 and 8/20.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2000
08/31/2000
08/31/1997
2,000
0
11,000
100
0
733
0
0
0
Data collected from applicants for NSF
positions needed to examine the racial/sexual/disability
composition and to determine the source of information about NSF
vacancies.
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.