According to NASA, the collection is not being considered for tra nsformation to electronic form because it involves technical draw ings and other documents that are not always susceptible to autom ation. Security considerations are also an inhibitor at this tim e. OMB approves clearance at this time; however, as technology ( scanners, software, secruity tools) improve, and as the digital d ivide lessens, the next request should allow for electronic data collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2004
11/30/2004
2,386
0
0
7,276
0
0
0
0
0
Patents, data, copyrights, inventions, utilization, disposition and contract records and reports sregarding patients and data are required by statutes, OMB, and HASA's implementing regulations
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.