Notice2023-22629
Information Collection: Generic Clearance for NASA Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing Projects
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Published
October 13, 2023
Issuing agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71029-71030]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22629]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[Notice: 23-105]
Information Collection: Generic Clearance for NASA Citizen
Science and Crowdsourcing Projects
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of information collection.
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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: Comments are due by November 13, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Bill Edwards-Bodmer, NASA Clearance Officer, NASA
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JF0000, Washington, DC 20546, 757-864-
7998, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90f2bef5f4e7f1e2f4e3bdf2fff4fdf5e2d0fef1e3f1bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c5e1259584b5d4e584f115e535851594e7c525d4f5d125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Citizen science and crowdsourcing are tools that engage, educate
and empower the public to apply their curiosity and contribute their
talents to a wide range of scientific and societal issues. NASA's
mission to reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we
do and learn will benefit all humankind. NASA uses the vantage point of
space to achieve with the science community and our partners a deep
scientific understanding of our planet, other planets and solar system
bodies, the interplanetary environment, the Sun and its effects on the
solar system, and the universe beyond. Citizen science and
crowdsourcing can support NASA's mission and purpose by providing new
opportunities to explore our solar system and our own home planet like
never before, producing critical data that expands our knowledge of the
universe, and advancing our ability to provide societal benefit through
the synergy of satellite and ground based observations.
II. Methods of Collection
Citizen science and crowdsourcing collections submitted under this
generic clearance can be stand-alone projects or the methods may be
incorporated into an existing or new project, including, but not
limited to, projects in the following typology:
<bullet> Data gathering projects. These projects may include: (1)
Observation, characterization and documentation of natural phenomena or
general environmental health observations, opinions, or preferences or
(2) surveying participants or screening environmental conditions,
including using specialized equipment provided by project leaders to
record and submit data, or submitting samples plus descriptors (e.g.,
of air or water) for testing. Data may be collected using technologies
mentioned above, through structured data forms, surveys, focus groups
or interviews, submitting photographs or other media, surveys or
questionnaires, or providing written observations.
<bullet> Classification/problem solving projects. Participants'
tasks may include: (1) Observation of recorded materials provided by
project organizers (images, video, etc.) through structured data
submission forms, surveys or questionnaires in an online or computer
program, clicking boxes, highlighting parts of text or image, and
providing comments and/or annotations; (2)
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Classification of images or sounds using structured data submission
forms or clicking boxes in an online or computer program; (3)
Transcribing information, by typing handwritten logs or notes; (4)
Performing a function meant to generate human behavior data; or (5)
Problem-solving or manipulation of data. Tasks 1-5 may be conducted via
structured actions or instructions or through the use of ``human-based
computational game'' or ``game with a purpose'', a human-based
computational technique in which a computational process performs its
function by presenting certain steps to humans in an entertaining way.
III. Data
Title: Generic Clearance for NASA Citizen Science and Crowdsourcing
Projects.
OMB Number: 2700-0168.
Type of Review: Extension of approval for a collection of
information.
Affected Public: Individuals.
Annual Responses: 50,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,333 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $100,000.
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.
William Edwards-Bodmer,
NASA PRA Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-22629 Filed 10-12-23; 8:45 am]
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