NASA Updates Safety Reporting for Contractors

2026-09609 — Information Collection; Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey

The government teams from OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA want to keep using the Acquisition 360 Voluntary Survey for three more years to help improve how they buy stuff. They’re asking people to share their thoughts by July 13, 2026, to make sure the survey is useful and not too much work. This won’t cost anyone money but helps make buying smarter and smoother.

2026-09495 — Name of Information Collection: Community Surveys on Noise From a Supersonic Plane

NASA is asking people across the U.S. to take surveys about noise from a new quieter supersonic plane called the X-59. These surveys will help decide if rules about supersonic flights over land can change, making faster flights possible without annoying loud booms. If you live near test areas, your feedback could shape the future of supersonic travel, with comments due by July 13, 2026.

2026-08940 — Information Collection; Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Federal contractors will soon need to share new info to help stop discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Agencies like the Department of Defense and NASA want your thoughts on how this info is collected and how to make it easier. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, so get ready to weigh in—this could change how contractors report and might affect paperwork time and costs.

2026-08210 — Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Berkeley Space Center at NASA Research Park

NASA and UC Berkeley are teaming up to build the Berkeley Space Center at NASA’s Ames Research Park in California. This project could change the local environment, so they’ve shared a big report and want your thoughts by June 10, 2026. If you care about space, science, or your neighborhood, now’s the time to speak up and help shape the future!

2026-07961 — Name of Information Collection: Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS)

NASA is renewing its Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS), which helps companies and individuals apply to license NASA’s patented tech. If you want to turn NASA inventions into real products, you’ll need to submit a solid business plan and some paperwork by June 22, 2026. This update keeps the process smooth and easy, saving time and effort for everyone involved.

2026-07305 — Name of Information Collection: NASA Visitor Management System

NASA is updating its Visitor Management System to make visiting their events smoother and safer. If you’re attending NASA meetings, tours, or events, you’ll share info like your name, visit purpose, and maybe even your car details. These changes help NASA keep things secure while cutting down on paperwork, and they want your feedback by June 15, 2026.

Previous: 2026-08261 — Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations

Starting May 28, 2026, retail stores selling meat and poultry to hotels, restaurants, and similar places have new dollar limits to keep their federal inspection exemptions. These limits adjust based on price changes to make sure stores don’t sell too much outside normal retail. If sales to these institutions go over the set limits, stores lose their exemption and must follow federal inspection rules.

Next: 2026-08263 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiple Internal Revenue Service Information Collection Requests

The IRS is updating some tax forms and info collections that affect businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who use heavy highway vehicles or handle payment card transactions. They want your feedback by May 28, 2026, before finalizing these changes. These updates aim to keep tax reporting clear and accurate, with no new fees but some time needed to comply.