Opportunity

Federal Register #26046

NASA Requests Public Comment on Medical Examination Information Collection for Guest Divers at Johnson Space Center NBL

Buyer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Posted

August 25, 2026

Respond By

September 24, 2026

Identifier

26046

NASA is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection process for medical examinations of guest divers at the Johnson Space Center Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL). - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Johnson Space Center (JSC) - Purpose: - Revision of the JSC Form 1830 Report of Medical Examination - Used to document the physical ability of guest divers and non-federal photographers to participate in NBL diving activities - Process Details: - Medical examination must be performed by a certified Diving Medical Examiner - Examination results are reviewed by the NBL Dive Physician - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Estimated annual burden: 45 hours for 30 respondents - Unique Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and safety for diving activities - Public comment is requested on the information collection process, not on any product or service acquisition

Description

NASA is revising a currently approved information collection related to medical examinations for guest divers participating in activities at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) at Johnson Space Center. The collection involves the JSC Form 1830 Report of Medical Examination, which documents the physical ability of individuals to dive in the NBL. This process helps ensure safety for divers, including non-federal photographers, by requiring a medical examination reviewed by the NBL Dive Physician. The estimated annual burden is 45 hours for 30 respondents.

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