Notice2026-09888
Name of Information Collection: NASA STEM Gateway (Universal Registration and Data Management System)
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Published
May 18, 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 95 (Monday, May 18, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28623-28624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09888]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[NASA Document Number: 26-028]
Name of Information Collection: NASA STEM Gateway (Universal
Registration and Data Management System)
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Revision of a currently approved 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 June 17, 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 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 NASA PRA Clearance Officer, Stayce Hoult, NASA
Headquarters, 300 E Street SW, JC0000, Washington, DC 20546 or email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6e061f43010d0701431e1c0f431e1c01091c0f032e030f070240000f1d0f40090118"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3f574e12505c5650124f4d5e124f4d50584d5e527f525e565311515e4c5e11585049">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
Based on continued user feedback provided during operations of the
NASA STEM Gateway (Universal Registration and Data Management System)
and increased utilization,
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NASA plans to develop updates/enhancements to improve information
collected in compliance with policy guidance and the overall user
experience in the NASA STEM Gateway. The NASA STEM Gateway (Universal
Registration and Data Management System) is a comprehensive tool
designed to allow learners (i.e., students, educators, non-students or
educators, and awardee principal investigators) to apply to NASA STEM
engagement opportunities (e.g., internships, fellowships, challenges,
educator professional development, experiential learning activities,
etc.) in a single location. NASA personnel manage the selection of
applicants and implementation of engagement opportunities within the
NASA STEM Gateway. The information collected will be used by the NASA
Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) and other NASA offices to review
applications for participation in NASA STEM engagement opportunities.
The information is reviewed by OSTEM project and activity managers, as
well as NASA mentors who would be hosting students. This information
collection will consist of profile information (e.g., name, contact
information, citizenship, education or affiliate organization, etc.)
and the NASA STEM Engagement opportunity application information. In
addition to supporting applicant review and participant selection,
individual learner profile data will enable NASA OSTEM to fulfill
federally mandated reporting on its STEM engagement activities and
report relevant participant information as needed for Agency
performance goals and success criteria (annual performance indicators).
II. Methods of Collection
The NASA STEM Gateway is an online/web-based tool built on a
Salesforce platform.
III. Data
Title: NASA STEM Gateway (Universal Registration and Data
Management System).
OMB Number: 2700-0180.
Type of review: Renewal of a previously approved information
collection
Affected Public: Individuals. Eligible students or educators, and/
or awardee principal investigators may voluntarily apply for an
internship or fellowship experience at a NASA facility, or register for
a STEM engagement opportunity (e.g., challenges, educator professional
development, experiential learning activities, etc.). Parents/
caregivers of eligible student applicants (at least 14 years of age but
under the age of 18) may voluntarily provide consent for their eligible
student applicants to apply.
Estimated Annual Number of Activities: 50.
Estimated Number of Respondents per Activity: 6,300.
Annual Responses: 315,000 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes (avg).
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 105,000 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. 2026-09888 Filed 5-15-26; 8:45 am]
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