Notice of Information Collection: NASA Safety Reporting System (NSRS)

AGENCY:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION:

Notice of information collection—Extension of a currently approved collection.

SUMMARY:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections.

DATES:

Submit all comments on November 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES:

All comments should be addressed to Claire Little, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Claire Little, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JF0000, Washington, DC 20546 or email claire.a.little@nasa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

This collection provides a means by which NASA contractors can voluntarily and anonymously report any safety concerns or hazards pertaining to NASA programs, projects, or operations.

II. Methods of Collection

The current, paper-based reporting system ensures the protection of a submitter's anonymity and secure submission of the report by way of the U.S. Postal Service.

III. Data

Title: NASA Safety Reporting System.

OMB Number: 2700-0063.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.

Average Expected Annual Number of Activities: 75.

Average Number of Respondents per Activity: 1.

Annual Responses: 75.

Frequency of Responses: As needed.

Average Minutes per Response: 15 minutes.

Burden Hours: 19.

IV. Request for Comments

Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NASA, including whether the information collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of NASA's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.

Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also become a matter of public record.