2010-31956. 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 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES:

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

ADDRESSES:

All comments should be addressed to Lori Parker, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001.

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 PRA Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., JF000, Washington, DC 20546, [phone], [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

NASA will require responsible officials for grant applicant institutions to sign this document as part of the application package grant award. The requirement for such an assurance of non-discrimination is long-standing and derives from NASA civil rights implementing regulation for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

II. Method of Collection

Paper form, signed by applicants.

III. Data

Title: NASA Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance Form.

OMB Number: 2700-xxxx.

Type of review: Regular.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 2855.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 2855.

Hours per Request: 4.

Annual Burden Hours: 11420.

Frequency of Report: On occasion, as parties apply for grants.

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.