This information collection is
necessary to ensure compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
the Equal Opportunity Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1972, and NASA policy. NASA strives to provide
and maintain a work environment that is free of all forms of
discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, as well as
reprisal or retaliation for engaging in protected EEO activity.
NASA also seeks to address harassing conduct at the earliest
possible stage, before it becomes severe or persuasive. This
information collection enables NASA to obtain information, in a
structured manner, from non-federal employment applicants who
believe they were discriminated against based on any of the
following: race, color, religion, sex (to include sexual
harassment, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, and gender identity), age,
national origin, disability (mental and/or physical), genetic
information (including family medical history), sexual orientation,
reprisal, and class complaint. Pursuant to MD-715, EEO Reporting
Requirements for Federal Agencies, it is also NASA policy to
promote the full realization of a model EEO program by effectively
considering and addressing concerns that arise under Title VII and
Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act. NASA's efforts to be a model
Agency for EEO include identification of and strategies to remove
deficiencies in EEO programs and barriers to EEO in any aspect of
Agency policies, programs, or practices including, but not limited
to, outreach and recruiting, hiring, promoting, training,
awareness, and facilities and program accessibility for employees
of NASA. Model EEO efforts include monitoring strategies and
employment practices in the areas of hiring, transfers,
reassignments, promotions, awards, benefits, and separations. These
efforts are undertaken to help gain and maintain a talented NASA
workforce that is reflective of the Nation's demographic diversity.
This information collection also supports NASA’s self-assessment
processes in that regard.
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USC CFR Name of Law: Delegation of Authority to Act in Manners
Pertaining to Discrimination Complaints
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.