Approved
consistent with NSF memo submitted to OMB 09/13/04. NSF will report
to OMB on the feasibility of accepting electronic signatures and
electronic versions of all forms associated with this package in
the Agency's next request for OMB clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2007
09/30/2007
09/30/2004
3,120
0
3,120
29,617
0
29,617
0
0
0
The National Science Foundation
requires all U.S. Antarctic participants and all participants
deploying to Greenland and other select regions of the Arctic to
take and pass a physical examination prior to deployment. The NSF
uses the information to determine the medical and dental health and
psychological suitability of the polar participants; to determine
whether accommodations exist to treat certain ailments and to
provide on-site treatment, when needed, without doing harm. The
respondents are all USAP participants; all Greeland participants in
select regions of the Arctic that are under the auspices
of...
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.