[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 12 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2677-2678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00780]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice: (18-002)]


Notice of Information Collection

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of information collection.

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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: 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, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 
20546-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or

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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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Citizen science and crowdsourcing are tools that engage, educate 
and empower the public to apply their curiosity and contribute their 
talents to a wide range of scientific and societal issues. NASA's 
mission is to reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what 
we do and learn will benefit all humankind. NASA uses the vantage point 
of space to achieve with the science community and our partners a deep 
scientific understanding of our planet, other planets and solar system 
bodies, the interplanetary environment, the Sun and its effects on the 
solar system, and the universe beyond. Citizen science and 
crowdsourcing can support NASA's mission and purpose by providing new 
opportunities to explore our solar system and our own home planet like 
never before, producing critical data that expands our knowledge of the 
universe, and advancing our ability to provide societal benefit through 
the synergy of satellite and ground based observations.

II. Methods of Collection

    Citizen science and crowdsourcing collections submitted under this 
generic clearance can be stand-alone projects or the methods may be 
incorporated into an existing or new project, including, but not 
limited to, projects in the following typology:
     Data gathering projects. These projects may include (1) 
observation, characterization and documentation of natural phenomena or 
general environmental health observations, opinions, or preferences or 
(2) surveying participants or screening environmental conditions, 
including using specialized equipment provided by project leaders to 
record and submit data, or submitting samples plus descriptors (e.g. of 
air or water) for testing. Data may be collected using technologies 
mentioned above, through structured data forms, surveys, focus groups 
or interviews, submitting photographs or other media, surveys or 
questionnaires, or providing written observations.
     Classification/problem solving projects. Participants' 
tasks may include: (1) Observation of recorded materials provided by 
project organizers (images, video, etc.) through structured data 
submission forms, surveys or questionnaires in an online or computer 
program, clicking boxes, highlighting parts of text or image, and 
providing comments and/or annotations; (2) Classification of images or 
sounds using structured data submission forms or clicking boxes in an 
online or computer program; (3) Transcribing information, by typing 
handwritten logs or notes; (4) Performing a function meant to generate 
human behavior data; or (5) Problem-solving or manipulation of data. 
Tasks 1-5 may be conducted via structured actions or instructions or 
through the use of ``human-based computational game'' or ``game with a 
purpose'', a human-based computational technique in which a 
computational process performs its function by presenting certain steps 
to humans in an entertaining way.

III. Data

    Title: NASA Citizen Science.
    OMB Number: 2700-XXXX.
    Type of review: New information collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000-50,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5-10 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Public Burden Hours: 450,000 to 600,000 
hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Government Cost: $100,000.

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.
[FR Doc. 2018-00780 Filed 1-17-18; 8:45 am]
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