This clearance
covers three clauses under the NASA FAR Supplement (NFARS), Part
18-52.227: (1) Part 227-70 -- new technology (2) Part 227-11 --
patent rights retention short form (3) Part 227-85 -- invention
reporting and rights, foreign. NASA will annotate the NFARS in its
next issuance to show the coverage of this clearance number and to
add the Agency Disclosure of Estimated Burden required by 5 CFR
1320.21.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1991
09/30/1991
09/30/1988
2,280
0
2,280
2,064
0
27,360
0
0
0
RECORDS AND REPORTS REGARDING PATENTS
AND DATA ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTES AND THE OMB AND NASA
IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.