NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Qualifications Inquiry

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FRN. SORN. Astronaut Candidate. Volume 78 Issue 129 (Friday, July 5, 2013).mht Supplementary Document	2013-11-08
2700-XXXX.SuppStmt.Astronaut Candidate.FINAL.ft.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-11-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
208798	NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection (ASCAN) Qualifications Inquiry Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0156	ICR Reference No: 201309-2700-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Qualifications Inquiry
Type of Information Collection: Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 11/12/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/25/2013
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by Agency. NASA must report this collection as a violation in this year's ICB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2016	36 Months From Approved
Responses	2,250	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	750	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection supports the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended. The NASA Astronaut Selection Office, in collaboration with the NASA Human Capital Management Office, recruits astronaut candidates for various USA Space Exploration programs. The applicant evaluation process includes the collection of references from individuals who have been directly associated with the applicant over the course of the applicant's career. The information is used to gain insight into the candidate's work ethics and professionalism. The reference pool includes previous employers/direct reporting managers, as well as co-workers. The information is collected electronically, however respondents have an option to submit references through the mail if they do not have access to a computer. The estimated number of respondents is 2,250 annually and the estimated total annual burden is 750 hours (20 minutes per response.)

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 85 - 568 72 Name of Law: National Aeronautics and Space Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	13 FR 63	06/07/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	13 FR 90	08/27/2013
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
NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection (ASCAN) Qualifications Inquiry

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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	2,250	0	0	2,250	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	750	0	0	750	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: The NASA Astronaut Candidate Selection Program is an active information collection without OMB approval This information collection is necessary to ensure the pool of astronaut candidate applicants identified as 'highly qualified' are thoroughly vetted.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,095

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 09/25/2013

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