LERCP (Lewis Educational Research and Collaborative Internship Program)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
LERCP (Lewis Educational Research and Collaborative Internship Program) Form and Instruction	New
LERCIP Supporting Statement 2009v2.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-06-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
189394	LERCP (Lewis Educational Research and Collaborative Internship Program) Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0138	ICR Reference No: 200906-2700-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: LERCP (Lewis Educational Research and Collaborative Internship Program)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 06/03/2009
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/05/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/01/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2009	6 Months From Approved
Responses	400	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is the application information required to the candidates (students) for summer internship assignment.

Emergency Justfication: NASA is requesting emergency approval for the collection of data to support the operation of the Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program. This undergraduate and graduate scholarship program is to develop the future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workforce in the United States. LERCIP is a center unique program that provides paid 10-week internships to graduating high school students through PhD candidates. The emergency nature of this request is due to delays in the procuring of funds to support the task. While funding for the task was requested in February of 2008 the budget was not received until September of 2008. We request that NASA be granted an emergency approval so that the 2009-application process can proceed. If this emergency request is not granted the LERCIP program will not be able to offer students this opportunity. The normal application period is November through January 2009 for the upcoming summer placement of students. This early application window is due to the LERCIP selection process. The students apply usually by January and their applications are reviewed by GRC mentors in the February early March. Students are identified in March, and then notified by April 15; the students accept or decline the offer in March or early April so the process is done by the close of the school year while the students may still be available. Going past this time frame encounters significant issues. The students must be made aware of the program and have the opportunity to apply, at the same time as the other internships/scholarships are offered, so they can make an informed decision on which internship they would like to accept. Due to the delays in budget we are almost unable to meet this schedule. We were not able to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) previous to this time because we had not determined what the required data would be for the undergraduate and graduate applications, the data required. The directorates at the NASA Glenn Research Center provide the funding for the internships via Purchase Requests that are submitted and processed via the LERCIP Grant. It is estimated that GRC will host approximately 100 higher education students. If the emergency request is not approved, the opportunity for 100 plus students (throughout the U.S.) to apply and be selected to be part of the LERCIP summer internship program will be lost. With the situation of the current economy it is more important than ever that NASA continue to be an advocate to provide internship opportunities to students. LERCIP students will learn why it is important for them to continue their pursuit of continued education and ultimately employment in STEM disciplines at NASA, industry, or higher education.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 109 - 155 119 Stat. 2927 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 42 USC 16741 Name of Law: null

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 206	10/23/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 14	01/23/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
LERCP (Lewis Educational Research and Collaborative Internship Program)	None	LERCP Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	400	0	0	400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	400	0	0	400	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New Collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/01/2009

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