Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 12138-12139 [E8-4398]

Download as PDF 12138 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 45 / Thursday, March 6, 2008 / Notices Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of this application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: March 3, 2008. P. Michael Payne, Chief, Permits, Conservation and Education Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–4374 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD–2008–HA–0019] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, DoD. ACTION: Notice. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506 (c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces a new information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and or RIN number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:57 Mar 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https://regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (OASD), TRICARE—Health Program Analysis and Evaluation, ATTN: Ms. Laura Johnson, 16401 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011–9066. Title and OMB Number: TRICARE Dual Eligible Fiscal Intermediary (TDEFIC) Provider Satisfaction Survey, OMB Control Number 0720–TBD. Needs and Uses: The survey Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) is to administer is a contract requirement that the Government has accepted and paid for as part of the contract award. This survey is conducted on a monthly basis, and the sample will be drawn from all providers that have had a claim processed in the previous week and therefore is not limited to just Network Providers. WPS will use the survey to assess provider satisfaction, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the claims processing and customer services provided by WPS for the TDEFIC in order to improve internal operations and customer services to increase provider satisfaction. Affected Public: Individuals or households; Federal Government. Annual Burden Hours: 11,700. Number of Respondents: 46,800. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: .25. Frequency: Monthly. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Summary of Information Collection The goal of this survey effort is to assess TRICARE Provider satisfaction, attitudes and perceptions regarding claims processing and customer services provided by Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) under the TRICARE Dual Eligible Fiscal Intermediary Contract. This survey is part of the WPS proposal in order to meet Section C.7.7.9. of the TRICARE contract language which states that; ‘‘The contractor shall establish an approach for measuring whether the contractor’s customer services are achieving highly satisfied TRICARE * * * providers. The methods and procedures shall include measurement, calculation and reporting provider satisfaction. The contractor PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 shall have established methods and procedures to mitigate any identify negative trends for provider satisfaction.’’ The surveys will be used to monitor provider satisfaction and allow WPS the feedback needed to take action to improve their customer services and serve the provider better. The survey will be conducted monthly and reported to TRICARE Management Activity. Dated: February 25, 2008 Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–4396 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOD–2008–OS–0018] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 45 / Thursday, March 6, 2008 / Notices number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request more information on this proposed information collection, or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Community and Family Policy), Department of Defense Education Activity (Human Resources Regional Center), ATTN: Patti Ross, 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 or call at (703) 588–3915. Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Control Number: Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Employment Opportunities for Educators; DoDEA Forms 5010, 5011, 5012 and 5013, OMB Control Number 0704–0370. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to obtain information on prospective applicants for educator positions with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. The information is used to verify employment history of educator applicants and to determine creditable previous experience for pay-setting purposes on candidates selected for positions. In addition, the information is used to ensure that those individuals selected for employment with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools possess the abilities and personal traits which give promise of outstanding success under the unusual circumstances they will find working abroad. Information gathered is also used to ensure that the Department of Defense Dependents Schools personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law. Completion of the forms is entirely voluntary with the exception of the form requesting a professional evaluation of the applicant. This information is gathered from those in supervisory and managerial positions to ascertain information relevant to an educator’s professional abilities and personal traits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 5,042. Number of Respondents: 30,250. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 10 minutes. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:57 Mar 05, 2008 Jkt 214001 Frequency: Annually. ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The primary objective of the information collection is to ensure quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for the eligible minor dependents of the Department of Defense military and civilian personnel on official overseas assignments. This is accomplished by securing data from applicants for educational positions and officials with sufficient information to address the applicants’ professional abilities and personal traits. The forms associated with this data collection include: Department of Defense Dependents Schools Supplemental Application for Overseas Employment (DoDEA Form 5010). The primary objective of this voluntary form is to ascertain applicants’ eligibility for educator positions. Department of Defense Dependents Schools Professional Evaluation (DoDEA Form 5011). This form is provided to officials in managerial and supervisory positions as a means of verifying abilities and personal traits of applicants for educator positions to ensure the selection of the best qualified individual to occupy educator positions. Department of Defense Dependents Schools Voluntary Questionnaire (DoDEA Form 5012). This voluntary form helps to ensure that the Department of Defense Dependents Schools’ personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law. Department of Defense Dependents Schools Verification of Professional Educator Employment for Salary Rating Purposes (DoDEA Form 5013). The purpose of this voluntary form is to verify employment history of educator applicants and to determine creditable previous experience for pay-setting purposes on selected candidates. Dated: February 8, 2008 Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–4398 Filed 3–5–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DOD–2008–OS–0017] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12139 Notice. In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed collection of public information and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Community and Family Policy), Department of Defense Education Activity, (Research & Evaluation Branch), ATTN: Dr. Joseph M. Baltrus, 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203–1635 or call at (703) 588–3163. Title, and OMB Control Number: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Sure Start Parent Questionnaire; OMB Control Number 0704-TBD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 45 (Thursday, March 6, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12138-12139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4398]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DOD-2008-OS-0018]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 
Readiness), DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel 
and Readiness) announces the following proposed extension of a public 
information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions 
thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of burden of the 
proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 5, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket

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number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy 
for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to 
make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, 
including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this 
proposed information collection, or to obtain a copy of the proposal 
and associated collection instruments, please write to the Office of 
the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military 
Community and Family Policy), Department of Defense Education Activity 
(Human Resources Regional Center), ATTN: Patti Ross, 4040 North Fairfax 
Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 or call at (703) 588-3915.
    Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Control Number: Department of 
Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) Employment Opportunities for 
Educators; DoDEA Forms 5010, 5011, 5012 and 5013, OMB Control Number 
0704-0370.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is 
necessary to obtain information on prospective applicants for educator 
positions with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. The 
information is used to verify employment history of educator applicants 
and to determine creditable previous experience for pay-setting 
purposes on candidates selected for positions. In addition, the 
information is used to ensure that those individuals selected for 
employment with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools possess 
the abilities and personal traits which give promise of outstanding 
success under the unusual circumstances they will find working abroad. 
Information gathered is also used to ensure that the Department of 
Defense Dependents Schools personnel practices meet the requirements of 
Federal law. Completion of the forms is entirely voluntary with the 
exception of the form requesting a professional evaluation of the 
applicant. This information is gathered from those in supervisory and 
managerial positions to ascertain information relevant to an educator's 
professional abilities and personal traits.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 5,042.
    Number of Respondents: 30,250.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency: Annually.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Summary of Information Collection

    The primary objective of the information collection is to ensure 
quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 for the 
eligible minor dependents of the Department of Defense military and 
civilian personnel on official overseas assignments. This is 
accomplished by securing data from applicants for educational positions 
and officials with sufficient information to address the applicants' 
professional abilities and personal traits.
    The forms associated with this data collection include:
    Department of Defense Dependents Schools Supplemental Application 
for Overseas Employment (DoDEA Form 5010). The primary objective of 
this voluntary form is to ascertain applicants' eligibility for 
educator positions.
    Department of Defense Dependents Schools Professional Evaluation 
(DoDEA Form 5011). This form is provided to officials in managerial and 
supervisory positions as a means of verifying abilities and personal 
traits of applicants for educator positions to ensure the selection of 
the best qualified individual to occupy educator positions.
    Department of Defense Dependents Schools Voluntary Questionnaire 
(DoDEA Form 5012). This voluntary form helps to ensure that the 
Department of Defense Dependents Schools' personnel practices meet the 
requirements of Federal law.
    Department of Defense Dependents Schools Verification of 
Professional Educator Employment for Salary Rating Purposes (DoDEA Form 
5013). The purpose of this voluntary form is to verify employment 
history of educator applicants and to determine creditable previous 
experience for pay-setting purposes on selected candidates.

    Dated: February 8, 2008
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-4398 Filed 3-5-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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