Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

AGENCY:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:

Notice of information collection under OMB review.

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 Jasmeet Seehra, Desk Officer for NASA, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Dr. Walter Kit, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street, SW., JF0000, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358-1350, Walter.Kit-1@nasa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

NASA will collect information to determine which applicants meet required selection criteria and to what extent. Ten secondary educators from institutions nation-wide will be selected to participate in the Airborne Research Experience for Educators (AREE) project based on their experience and educational background.

II. Method of Collection

Applicants will complete an online application hosted on the AREE Web site. The application form can be downloaded using Adobe software and submitted electronically using the e-mail submit button located on the form. The collection of information from the application, resume, and letters of reference will all occur electronically.

III. Data

Title: Airborne Research Experience for Educators (AREE) Application.

OMB Number: 2700-0137.

Type of review: New Collection.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 25.

Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 25 hours.

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.