Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
TraCSS Satellite File - National Governments Form	New
TraCSS Satellite File - Owners/Operators Form	New
0648-TraCSS 30-Day 90 FR 35284 2025-0725.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-07-25
NOAA0301 PIA 2025-SAOP_Approved.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-07-22
0648-TraCSS Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-07-22
0648-TraCSS 60-day 90 FR 17581 2025-0428.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-07-22
Space Policy Directive 3 National Space Traffic Management Policy.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-07-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
276611	Orbit Comprehensive Message (OEM) File Instruction	New
276610	TraCSS Satellite File - National Governments Form	New
276609	TraCSS Satellite File - Owners/Operators Form	New
276598	Registration - Organizational Information Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202507-0648-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No: 0648-TraCSS
Title: Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/28/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	24,623	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,289	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for a new information collection. This collection will support the registration process for the new U.S. civil space situational awareness (SSA) system, the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). As directed in Space Policy Directive 3 (SPD-3), this system will “make available basic SSA data and basic [space traffic management] STM services free of direct user fees” and will “improve SSA data interoperability and enable greater SSA data sharing.” This basic safety service is essential to protect existing space assets that provide important contributions to the economy and national security. These assets can be put at risk by the debris created by unintentional collisions, even if they aren’t directly involved. A safe and sustainable space environment is also necessary for continued commercial investment in space activities. Users of the system - specifically, spacecraft owners/operators and national governments, are asked to provide information when they register for the system. This information includes organizational information and information about the spacecraft affiliated with the organization. This information is necessary to ensure that entities receive the appropriate safety services and information relevant to their spacecraft. Information provided about these spacecraft can also help to improve the accuracy and overall quality of services. Spacecraft operators are also asked to provide information on an ongoing basis, including spacecraft ephemerides and maneuver plans, to improve the accuracy and overall quality of services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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:
	90 FR 17581	04/28/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 35284	07/25/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Orbit Comprehensive Message (OEM) File
Registration - Organizational Information
TraCSS Satellite File - National Governments	N/A	TraCSS Satellite File - National Government
TraCSS Satellite File - Owners/Operators	N/A	TraCSS Satellite File - Owners/Operators

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	24,623	0	0	24,623	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,289	0	0	6,289	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: This is a new information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $143,368

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

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? No

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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: 07/28/2025

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