[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 186 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 60270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20632]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice: 20-075]


Information Collection: NASA Universal Registration and Data 
Management System

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: Comments are due by October 26, 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 Roger Kantz, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA 
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JF0000, Washington, DC 20546, at 281-
792-7885 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

     The NASA Universal Registration and Data Management System is a 
comprehensive tool designed to allow learners (i.e., students and 
educators) 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. Additionally, NASA can deploy 
evaluation surveys through the Universal Registration and Data 
Management System to collect short- and intermediate-outcome data by 
surveying learners (i.e., students and educators) in NASA STEM 
engagement activities. Results from evaluation surveys information 
collected will be used by the NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) to 
establish better defined goals, outcomes, and standards for measuring 
progress and also to evaluate the outcomes of NASA's STEM Engagement 
programs and activities. This process of improvement will enhance 
NASA's strategic planning, performance planning, and performance 
reporting efforts as required by the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 and 
Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018.

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, who may 
voluntarily complete an evaluation survey as a result of applying to or 
participating in a STEM engagement opportunity (e.g., challenges, 
educator professional development, experiential learning activities, 
etc.).
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,038.
    Annual Responses: 81,500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,167.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: $473,481.

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.
[FR Doc. 2020-20632 Filed 9-23-20; 8:45 am]
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