This collection
is approved based on the revised materials provided by the
Agency.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
3,358
0
0
2,312
0
0
31,876
0
0
The NASA Office of Education
administers the agency's national education activities in support
of the Space Act, including the performance measurement and
evaluation of educational projects and programs. Through this
generic clearance, NASA Office of Education will enhance the
quality of its data collection instruments and overall data
management through interdisciplinary scientific research, and
utilization of best practices in educational, psychological, and
statistical measurement. Methodological testing will ensure forms
and instruments accurately and consistently collect and measure
what they are intended to measure and that data collection items
are interpreted precisely and consistently. By improving the
approach to achieving meaningful results, this information
collection will contribute to the improvement of NASA Office of
Education policy, decision-making, services, and
accountability.
This is a new information
collection,sponsored by the NASA Office of Education. In accordance
with the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act and
the NASA strategic plan, this collection is necessary to (1)
enhance the quality of data collection instruments, (2) improve the
management of data collected, and (3) access agency performance and
associated improvements. Records will be retained in accordance
with NASA SORN 10EDUA and the NASA Records Retention Schedules as
applicable. NASA 10EDUA is currently being updated.
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.