2020-16864. Name of Information Collection: NASA Universal Registration and Data Management System

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.

DATES:

Comments are due by September 3, 2020.

ADDRESSES:

All comments should be addressed to Travis Kantz, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546-0001 or call 281-792-7885.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

The NASA Universal Registration and Data Management System is a comprehensive tool designed to allow learners (i.e., students, educators, and) to apply to NASA STEM engagement opportunities (e.g., internships, fellowships, challenges, educator professional development, experiential learning activities, etc.) in a single location. NASA personnel manage the selection of applicants and implementation of engagement opportunities within the Universal Registration and Data Management System. The information collected will be used by the NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) in order to review applications for participation in NASA engagement opportunities. The information is reviewed by OSTEM project and activity managers, as well as NASA mentors who would be hosting students. This information collection will consist of student-level data such as demographic information submitted as part of the profile registration and application process.

II. Methods of Collection

Online/web-based.

III. Data

Title: NASA Universal Registration and Data Management System.

OMB Number:

Type of Review: New Collection.

Affected Public: Eligible students or educators, and/or may voluntarily apply for an internship or fellowship experience at a NASA facility, or register for a STEM engagement opportunity (e.g., challenges, educator professional development, experiential learning activities, etc.). Parents/caregivers of eligible student applicants (at least 16 years of age but under the age of 18) may voluntarily provide consent for their eligible student applicants to apply.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 4,112.

Annual Responses: 164,500.

Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 54,833.

Estimated Total Annual Cost: $1,019,208.

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.

Roger Kantz,

NASA PRA Clearance Officer.