This is revision for an information collection for the Office of STEM Engagement. As part of NASAâs continued response and mitigation to COVID-19, awardees in informal discussions are reporting a decrease in number of student participants for internships and fellowships, delay or cancelation of conferences and travel, and delay in the scientific work funded on behalf of NASA due to closure of schools, camps, colleges and universities. NASA is requesting this collection to do a census of all grantees to gather information consistent with both OMB and NASA COVID guidance as well as track COVID-related spending agency-wide. This information will be collected through a series of oral telephone interviews and recorded by scribes.
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.