[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 198 (Friday, October 12, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 51710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22271]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[18-074]


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, 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: All comments should be addressed to Gatrie Johnson, Mail 
Code JF000, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, 
DC 20546-0001 or [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Requests for additional information 
or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Gatrie Johnson, NASA PRA Clearance Officer, NASA 
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, Mail Code JF000, Washington, DC 20546, 
or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    Since the mid-1960s, neutral buoyancy has been an invaluable tool 
for testing procedures, developing hardware, and training astronauts. 
Neutrally buoyant conditions sufficiently simulate reduced gravity 
conditions, comparable to the environmental challenges of space. The 
Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) 
provides opportunities for astronauts to practice future on-orbit 
procedures, such as extravehicular activities (EVA), and to work 
through simulation exercises to solve problems encountered on-orbit. 
NASA hires individuals with demonstrated diving experience as NBL 
Working Divers in teams comprised of four divers; two safety divers, 
one utility diver, and one cameraman to assist astronauts practice 
various tasks encountered in space.
    NASA allows guest divers, typically non-federal photographers 
representing the media, opportunities to engage in the NBL diving 
experience. To participate, guest divers must present a dive physical, 
completed within one year of the targeted diving opportunity, for 
review by the NASA Buoyancy Lab Dive Physician.
    If the guest diver does not have a current U.S. Navy, Association 
of Diving Contractors (ADC), or current British standard for commercial 
diving physical, they are required to complete a medical examination, 
performed by a certified Diving Medical Examiner. The results of the 
physical will be documented by on the JSC Form 1830/Report of Medical 
Examination for Applicant and presented for review prior to 
participating in diving activities conducted at the JSC Neutral 
Buoyancy Lab. The associated cost for guest divers to complete the 
medical examination will vary, typically based on the guest diver's 
insurance.
    A completed JSC Form 1830/Report of Medical Examination, with test 
results attached as applicable, must be submitted to enable NASA to 
validate an individual's physical ability to dive in the NBL at NASA 
Johnson Space Center. The completed JSC Form 1830 will be protected in 
accordance with the Privacy Act. Records will be retained in accordance 
with NASA Records Retention Schedules.

II. Method of Collection

    Paper.

III. Data

    Title: JSC Neutral Buoyancy Lab Guest Diver Physical Exam Results.
    OMB Number: 2700-XXXX.
    Type of review: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control 
Number.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 175.
    Estimated Time per Response: 60 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 175.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Respondents: $6,125.00.

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.

Gatrie Johnson,
NASA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-22271 Filed 10-11-18; 8:45 am]
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