Notice2026-19790
Name of Information Collection: NASA Generic Clearance for Conferences, Meetings, Workshops, Registrations and Challenges
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Published
September 28, 2026
Issuing agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
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 186 (Monday, September 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61251-61253]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19790]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
[NASA Document Number: 26-056; NASA Docket Number: NASA-2026-0463]
Name of Information Collection: NASA Generic Clearance for
Conferences, Meetings, Workshops, Registrations and Challenges
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice of new 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 November 27, 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-
0463.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the submissions may be obtained from NASA PRA Clearance
Officer, Stayce Hoult by emailing <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a021b4705090305471a180b471a18050d180b072a070b030644040b190b440d051c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ff978ed2909c9690d28f8d9ed28f8d90988d9e92bf929e9693d1919e8c9ed1989089">[email protected]</span></a> or
calling (256) 714-8575.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
NASA seeks to collect information from individuals and
organizations who wish to participate in NASA sponsored conferences,
meetings, workshops, sessions, panels, applications, posters,
presentations, training events, and other mission-related activities.
NASA frequently conducts scientific, technical, educational, and
stakeholder-engagement events to advance aeronautics and space
research, foster collaboration, disseminate findings, and support the
development of the next generation of explorers and innovators.
NASA anticipates receiving interest from a broad range of
respondents and individuals, including academic researchers, industry
professionals, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and
Federal, State, local, and Tribal government representatives. The
information collected may include basic details such as name,
organization, address, country, phone number, email address, and any
special accommodation requests necessary for accessibility compliance.
NASA may also ask respondents how they learned about the activity to
support outreach effectiveness and event improvement.
NASA will collect registration information to facilitate event
management, communication, and coordination with interested parties.
This includes data needed to register participants, verify eligibility
where appropriate, support access requirements, and maintain accurate
participation records. The information collection also enables NASA to
identify and select appropriate participants for specific activities,
such as presenters, speakers, or panelists with relevant expertise, and
attendees whose professional background or technical skills align with
the event's purpose.
For certain activities, NASA may develop short applications or
submission processes--such as abstract submissions or expressions of
interest--to evaluate proposed content and determine which individuals
can contribute meaningfully to the event's objectives. NASA may
occasionally request additional information, papers, abstracts, or
other supporting materials as part of an event related submission or
application and may seek extra documentation from interested
participants when necessary to evaluate proposed presentations or
participation, support program planning, ensure content quality, or
prepare for event execution.
The collected information supports logistical planning, including
confirming attendance, securing appropriate facilities or virtual
environments, managing security and access requirements, and ensuring
compliance with NASA policies and federal requirements. These
collections enable NASA to operate events safely, efficiently, and in
alignment with mission needs across centers and mission directorates.
NASA is committed to effectively performing the Agency's
communication function in accordance with the National Aeronautics and
Space Act of 1958, Section 203(a)(3), as amended states ``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 aeronautics
and space programs.
II. Methods of Collection
Electronic web forms, email submissions, and, as needed, paper
forms.
III. Data
Title: NASA Generic Clearance for Conferences, Meetings, Workshops,
Registrations and Challenges.
OMB Number: 2700-xxxx (New).
Type of review: New Information Collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and households; businesses; academic
institutions; non-profit organizations; and Federal, State, local,
Tribal governments, as applicable to event participation.
Estimated Annualized Burden Table
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Number of Average burden
Type of activity/form Number of responses per per response Total burden
respondents respondent (hours) hours
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Conferences..................................... 2,000 1 1.0 2,000
Meetings........................................ 2,000 1 45/60 1,500
Workshops....................................... 2,000 1 30/60 1,000
Session......................................... 1,000 1 1.0 1,000
Panels.......................................... 1,000 1 30/60 500
Presentations................................... 1,000 1 1.0 1,000
Common/Interest Registration Form............... 1,500 1 3/60 75
Common Abstract Form............................ 1,000 1 1.0 1,000
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Total....................................... 11,500 .............. .............. 8,075
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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
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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 Harris Hoult,
PRA Clearance Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-19790 Filed 9-25-26; 8:45 am]
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