This information
collection request is approved. However, OMB notes that NSF
conducted two pretests prior to submitting this package for
approval. NSF is reminded that when information is collected from
ten or more persons, prior OMB approval must be obtained.
Consistent with NSF's memo of 2/23/01, NSF will keep OMB informed
of its efforts to allow respondents to reply via the Internet.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2003
04/30/2003
04/30/2001
34,000
0
34,000
14,167
0
14,167
0
0
0
The data collected in this survey will
enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve
as a clearing house for information on this highly trained PhD
population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and
planning activities by officials of government, private industry
and academic institutions.
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.