Federal Register #2026-11780

NOAA Requests Public Comment on Teacher at Sea Program Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment on an information collection revision for the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Program Details: - NOAA Teacher at Sea Program provides educators with hands-on marine research experience aboard NOAA vessels - Information collection includes educator applications and professional reference recommendations - Used to select participants for the program - Notable Requirements: - Removal of redundant instruments from the collection - Clarification that the NOAA Health Services Questionnaire is covered under a separate OMB control number - Collection is voluntary and conducted online - No products or services are being purchased or contracted

Description

The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections related to the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. This program provides educators an opportunity to gain first-hand experience with field research activities aboard ocean-going research vessels, enhancing their marine science literacy and skills. The collection covers the Teacher at Sea Program application, which solicits information from educators and their professional references to select suitable participants. The notice allows for 60 days of public comment before submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

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