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Notice2026-11109

Name of Information Collection: JSC Form 1830 Report of Medical Examination

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Published
June 3, 2026

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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NASA, 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33235-33236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11109]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[NASA Document Number: 26-033; NASA Docket Number: NASA-2026-0265]


Name of Information Collection: JSC Form 1830 Report of Medical 
Examination

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Notice of renewal of information collection.

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SUMMARY: NASA, 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, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995.

DATES: Comments are due by August 3, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information 
collection should be sent within 60 days of publication of this notice 
at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for NASA Docket NASA-2026-
0265.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should

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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#c7afb6eaa8a4aea8eab7b5a6eab7b5a8a0b5a6aa87aaa6aeabe9a9a6b4a6e9a0a8b1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cf4edb1f3fff5f3b1eceefdb1eceef3fbeefdf1dcf1fdf5f0b2f2fdeffdb2fbf3ea">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    Since the mid-1960s, neutral buoyancy has been an invaluable tool 
for testing procedures, developing hardware, and training astronauts. 
Neutrally buoyant conditions sufficiently simulate reduced gravity 
conditions, comparable to the environmental challenges of space. The 
Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) 
provides opportunities for astronauts to practice future on-orbit 
procedures, such as extravehicular activities (EVA), and to work 
through simulation exercises to solve problems encountered on-orbit. 
NASA hires individuals with demonstrated diving experience as NBL 
Working Divers in teams comprised of four divers; two safety divers, 
one utility diver, and one cameraman to assist astronauts practice 
various tasks encountered in space.
    NASA allows guest divers, typically non-federal photographers 
representing the media, opportunities to engage in the NBL diving 
experience. To participate, guest divers must present a dive physical, 
completed within one year of the targeted diving opportunity, for 
review by the NBL Dive Physician.
    If the guest diver does not have a current U.S. Navy, Association 
of Diving Contractors (ADC), or current British standard for commercial 
diving physical, they are required to complete a medical examination, 
performed by a certified Diving Medical Examiner. The results of the 
physical will be documented by on the JSC Form 1830 ``Report of Medical 
Examination'' for Applicant and presented for review prior to 
participating in diving activities conducted at the JSC NBL. The 
associated cost for guest divers to complete the medical examination 
will vary, typically based on the guest diver's insurance.
    A completed JSC Form 1830 with test results attached as applicable, 
must be submitted to enable NASA to validate an individual's physical 
ability to dive in the NBL at NASA Johnson Space Center.
    NASA is committed to effectively performing the Agency's 
communication function in accordance with Section 203(a)(3) of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (as amended) dictates that 
NASA ``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.

II. Methods of Collection

    Paper.

III. Data

    Title: JSC Form 1830--Report of Medical Examination.
    OMB Number: 2700-xxxx.
    Type of Review: Renewal of information collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Annual Number of Activities: 30.
    Estimated Number of Respondents per Activity: 1.
    Annual Responses: 30.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 90 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 45 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. 2026-11109 Filed 6-2-26; 8:45 am]
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