By the end of FY
86 NSF should explain its progress in reducing the burden
associated with ICR through the use of electronics.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1989
01/31/1989
12/31/1985
130,900
0
137,517
654,800
0
696,681
0
0
0
THE FOUNDATION'S SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS
AND OTHER OFFICIALS EVALUATE ALL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO THE AGENCY.
TO ASSIST THEM IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS, THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS
THE ADVISE OF SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AN OTHERS WHO ARE SPECIALISTS
IN THE FIELDS COVERED IN THE PROPOSALS. ASSISTANCE IS OBTAINED
THROUGH MAIL REVIEW AND ASSEMBLED PANELS.
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.