THE MISSION OF THE PANEL IS TO PROVIDE
NSF QUICKLY WITH INFORMATION FROM INDUSTRIAL FIRMS. SUCH
INFORMATION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED TO UNDERSTAND CONDITIONS IN
INDUSTRY WHICH MAY AFFECT GOVERNMENT POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING.
THE 100 PANELISTS TEND TO BE EITHER R&D DIRECTORS OF LARGE
FIRMS OR PRESIDENTS OF SMALL, HIGH-TECHNOLOGY FIRMS. THE DATA
COLLECTED ARE USUALLY MORE QUALITATIVE THAN QUANTITATIVE IN NATURE,
THUS PROVIDING A VALUABLE SUPPLEMENT TO THE DATA AT THE
FOUNDATION
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.