Approved. NSF
shall make sure that there is little or no overlap between the data
collected on the annual report and the data collected on the site
visits (cleared in this package).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
880
0
0
843
0
0
0
0
0
An on-site extension of the current
web-based data collection from programs that receive IGERT awards.
All sites will be visited in their third year to review accuracy of
web-based data collection, to collect information not communicated
by web-based survey, and to collect "best practices" for
dissemination. Information to be used by Division of Graduate
Education for program monitoring and impact assessment.
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.