NASA STEM Gateway

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2700-0180 Supporting Statement A 2026 3.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-18	Repair queued
02_17_2026 Comment ID NASA-2025-0300-0002.pdf	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-02-17	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
257711	NASA STEM Gateway	Other-Screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2700-0180	ICR Reference No: 202605-2700-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202301-2700-001
Agency/Subagency: NASA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: NASA STEM Gateway
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/21/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/18/2026
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Agency.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	315,000	0	164,500
Time Burden (Hours)	105,000	0	54,833
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,910,084	0	0

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Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Gateway system collects information from learners (including students, educators, and awardee principal investigators) to register for, apply to, and participate in NASA STEM engagement opportunities such as internships, fellowships, challenges, educator professional development, experiential learning activities, etc., in a single location. The data supports application processing and administration of NASA’s STEM programs.

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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 59590	12/19/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 28623	05/18/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NASA STEM Gateway

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	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	315,000	164,500	0	150,500	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	105,000	54,833	0	50,167	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,910,084	0	0	1,910,084	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: The annual cost burden to respondents was updated to reflect revised total estimated cost per hour, the annual time burden hours from 54,833 to 105,000; and the updated annual number of responses from 164,500 to 315,000. The change in burden reflects updated hourly wage rates for respondents and the revised number of individuals expected to register for or apply through the NASA STEM Gateway. Federal Government costs increased due to updated contract pricing and direct labor rates associated with ongoing system enhancements.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,139,918

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: 05/18/2026

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