Notice2026-01645
Name of Information Collection: Personal Identity Validation for Routine and Intermittent Access to NASA Facilities, Sites, and Information Systems
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Published
January 28, 2026
Issuing agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 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 91, Number 18 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 3738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01645]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[NASA Document Number: 26-007]
Name of Information Collection: Personal Identity Validation for
Routine and Intermittent Access to NASA Facilities, Sites, and
Information Systems
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Renewal of information collection.
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SUMMARY: NASA, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 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 February 27, 2026.
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 Review--Open for Public
Comments''.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to NASA PRA Clearance Officer, Stayce Hoult, NASA
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JC0000, Washington, DC 20546, phone 256-
714-8575, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a797e6b73696f246e2462657f667e4a646b796b246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="483b3c29312b2d662c6620273d243c0826293b29662f273e">[email protected]</span></a> or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#157d64387a767c7a386567743865677a726774785578747c793b7b7466743b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff978ed2909c9690d28f8d9ed28f8d90988d9e92bf929e9693d1919e8c9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) established a
mandatory requirement for a Government-wide identity verification
standard. In compliance with HSPD-12 and the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standard
(FIPS) 201: Personal Identity Verification of Federal Employees and
Contractors, and OMB Policy memorandum M-05-24 Implementation of
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, NASA must collect
information from members of the public to: (1) validate identity and
(2) issue secure and reliable federal credentials to enable access to
NASA facilities/sites and NASA information systems. Information
collected is consistent with background investigation data to include
but not limited to name, date of birth, citizenship, social security
number (SSN), address, employment history, biometric identifiers (e.g.
fingerprints), signature, digital photograph. NASA collects information
from U.S. Citizens and U.S. Persons requiring access 30 or more days in
a calendar year. NASA also collects information from foreign nationals
regardless of their affiliation time.
NASA collects, stores, and secures information from individuals
identified above in the NASA Identity Management and Account Exchange
System (IdMAX) in a manner consistent with the Constitution and
applicable laws, including the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a.).
Information is collected via a combination of electronic and paper
processes and stored in the NASA IdMAX.
NASA is committed to effectively performing the Agency's
communication function in accordance with the Space Act Section 203
(a)(3) to ``provide for the widest practicable and appropriate
dissemination of information concerning its activities and the results
thereof,'' and to enhance public understanding of, and participation
in, the nation's aeronautical and space program in accordance with the
NASA Strategic Plan.
II. Methods of Collection
NASA collects this information electronically (90%) and on paper
(10%).
III. Data
Title: Personal Identity Validation for Routine and Intermittent
Access to NASA Facilities, Sites, and Information Systems.
OMB Number: 2700-0158.
Type of review: Renewal of information collection.
Affected public: Individuals.
Estimated annual number of activities: 52,000.
Estimated number of respondents per activity: 1.
Annual responses: 52,000.
Estimated time per response: 10 minutes.
Estimated total annual burden hours: 8,667 hours.
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.
Stayce Hoult,
PRA Clearance Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
[FR Doc. 2026-01645 Filed 1-27-26; 8:45 am]
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