OMB control number
Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions
OMB 3145-0177 · NSF.
OMB 3145-0177
The National Science Foundation requires all U.S. Antarctic participants and all participants deploying to Greenland and other select regions of the Arctic to take and pass a physical examination prior to deployment. NSF uses the information to determine the medical and dental health and psychological suitability of the polar participants; to determine whether accommodations exist to treat certain ailments and to provide on-site treatment, when needed, without doing harm. The respondents are all USAP participants; all Greenland participants in select regions of the Arctic that are under the auspices of USAP.
The latest form for Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions expires 2027-05-31 and is listed under ICR 202404-3145-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
| Document | Type |
|---|---|
 Form NSF-1700 Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions | Form and Instruction |
| 3145-0177 4-30-2024 Extension.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 3145-0177 Supporting Statement 2024.docx | Supporting Statement A |
| Presidential Memo 6646.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 42 USC 1870.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| 45cfr675.pdf | Supplementary Document |
| privacy act.pdf | Supplementary Document |
 Medical Clearance Process for Deployment to the Polar Regions |
Form and Instruction |
All Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202404-3145-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-04-12 | Approved without change | |
| 202009-3145-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2020-09-14 | Approved without change | |
| 201706-3145-002 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2017-06-23 | Approved without change | |
| 201404-3145-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2014-04-28 | Approved without change | |
| 201101-3145-003 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2011-01-31 | Approved with change | |
| 200708-3145-001 | Revision of a currently approved collection | 2007-09-24 | Approved without change | |
| 200404-3145-001 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2004-04-12 | Approved without change | |
| 200103-3145-001 | Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number | 2001-03-05 | Approved without change |