2017-20772. Notice of Information Collection

AGENCY:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:

Notice of information collection.

SUMMARY:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES:

All comments should be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.

ADDRESSES:

Interested persons are invited to submit written comments regarding the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20543. Attention: Desk Officer for NASA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Lori Parker, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW., JF0000, Washington, DC 20546, 202-358-1351, or email [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

Information collection is for reports, other than financial, property, or patent, data or copyrights reports (covered under separate OMB Control numbers), required for effective management and administration of contracts with an estimated value of more than $500,000, in support of NASA's mission.

II. Method of Collection

NASA collects this information electronically where feasible. NASA encourages recipients to use the latest computer technology in preparing documentation, but information may also be collected by mail or fax.

III. Data

Title: Reports requested for contracts with an estimated value greater than $500,000.

OMB Control Number: 2700-0089.

Type of review: Extension of a currently approved OMB Control Number.

Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit institutions.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 218.

Total Number of Responses: 436.

Estimated Time per Response: 7 hours.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,052.

Estimated Total Annual Cost: $180,068.

IV. Request for Comments

Comments are invited on—(1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.

Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record.

Lori Parker,

NASA PRA Clearance Officer.