NASA Streamlines Civil Rights Paperwork for Space Partners

2026-12076 — Name of Information Collection: NASA Small Business Supplier Development Program (Formerly Known as the NASA Mentor-Protégé Program)

NASA’s Small Business Supplier Development Program helps big contractors mentor small businesses to grow and win more NASA and government contracts. They’re updating how they collect reports to keep track of progress while cutting down on paperwork. If you’re involved, get ready to share feedback by August 17, 2026, and keep an eye on new reporting rules that make things easier and clearer.

2026-11504 — Name of Information Collection: NASA To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat (TREAT) Astronauts Act

NASA is updating how it collects health info from current and former astronauts to better understand and treat space-related health issues. This helps doctors provide top care and fills in gaps in medical services for astronauts. If you want to share your thoughts, comments are open until August 10, 2026.

2026-11108 — Name of Information Collection: NASA Front Door

NASA is launching the Front Door, a cool new online tool that helps people and groups connect with NASA’s programs and experts faster and easier. If you want to share your info or get involved, this tool will guide you to the right NASA resources. Comments on this new system are open until July 6, 2026, so jump in and have your say!

2026-10817 — Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

This new rule updates how federal financial help is given and managed across many government agencies. It affects anyone who gets federal grants or aid, making the process clearer, fairer, and easier to follow. Changes kick in soon and could impact how money flows and how quickly folks get support.

2026-10288 — Information Collection; Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF-330)

The government wants to keep using the Architect-Engineer Qualifications form (SF-330) for three more years to help pick the best design pros for federal projects. They’re asking architects, engineers, and the public to share thoughts by July 21, 2026, to make sure the form is useful and not too much work. No big cost changes, just a smooth extension to keep things running well.

2026-10287 — Information Collection; Certain Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 28 Requirements

The government agencies in charge of buying stuff—like the Department of Defense and NASA—are asking for your thoughts on keeping some paperwork rules for three more years. These rules help make sure buying processes are clear and fair, but they want to know if the paperwork is worth the effort or if it can be easier. If you’re involved in government contracts, this could affect how you report info until 2027.

Previous: 2025-13501 — Holtec Palisades, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; License Amendment Application

Holtec Palisades, LLC wants to change the rules for the Palisades Nuclear Plant’s fire safety program by asking for more time to meet the full safety requirements. This affects the plant’s license and could delay when they have to be fully compliant, giving them some breathing room. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing this request to decide if the extension is okay.

Next: 2025-13503 — Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application Request To Add and/or Remove Dependents

The Veterans Benefits Administration is asking for approval to keep collecting info from veterans who want to add or remove dependents on their benefits. This update helps make sure the process stays clear and easy, with no extra costs or delays expected. If you’re a veteran managing your family benefits, this is the form you’ll use soon!