The data collected in this survey will
enable NSF to partially fulfill the Congressional mandate to serve
as a clearing house for information on the scientific and technical
population of the U.S. This information allows for policy and
planning activities by officials of government, private industry
and academic institutions.
US Code:
42 USC 1861 et seq. Name of Law: National Science Foundation
Act of 1950
There will not be much change
in burden from the 2006 survey because the sample size for the 2008
survey will remain the same at 68,000. The 2008 survey will attempt
to interview the same individuals who responded to the 2006 NSCG,
and a subsample of recent graduates who responded to the 2006
NSRCG. The only change in the burden hours from the 2006 NSCG is
inclusion of additional burden hours required for future tests to
improve survey procedures and utility.
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.