Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) Crew Application
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
11/17/2025
09/19/2025
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
2,000
0
0
1,500
0
0
63,680
0
0
This collection of information supports the Crew Health and Performance Analog (CHAPEA) with the evaluation and selection of individuals to participate in NASA CHAPEA Candidate Selection. The NASA CHAPEA project is located at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. The CHAPEA project is responsible for selecting analog crew candidates for one of three Mars realistic simulated analog missions. In evaluating an applicant for the CHAPEA project, it is important that the selection committee have the benefit of qualitative and quantitative information. Including employment status, medical history, and information from the respondent specific to previously related activities or job functions. This information will be used by the NASA CHAPEA selection committee, during the candidate selection process (approx. 1 year duration), to gain insight into the candidates' work ethic and professionalism as demonstrated in previous related employment activities.
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.