Approved on the
condition that NSF change the burden statements on all three
surveys to include the provision that potential respondents are not
required to respond to the collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. Also approved on the
condition that NSF provide OMB copies of the changed pages.
Approval is consistent with phone call on 11/27/00.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2003
11/30/2003
1,040
0
0
780
0
0
0
0
0
This collection is needed by NSF
because, after 10 years, there has been no evaluation of the
collaborative research programs in Japan. Information from this
collection will be used for program planning and management and
compliance with GPRA. All participants from the 1990-2000 program
years will be included in this evaluation.
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.