Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 53208-53209 [E8-21420]

Download as PDF 53208 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 179 / Monday, September 15, 2008 / Notices Annual Burden Hours: 24. Number of Respondents: 32. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 45 minutes. Frequency: Annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection NCA CASI/AdvancED is the largest accreditation organization in the United States, covering 30 states and 65 countries. As part of the accreditation process, NCA CASI/AdvancED conducts Quality Assurance Review (QAR) visits to DoDEA schools in February and April of each year on a rotating schedule that ensures that each school is evaluated within a 5-year cycle. The visits are two days in length in order to gather data, information, and evidence to accomplish the following: • Evaluate adherence to the AdvancED standards; • Provide high quality feedback in the form of commendations and recommendations; and • Determine an accreditation status recommendation. The Quality Assurance Review team’s interview process includes students and parents/guardians. The purpose of the interview session is to help the Quality Assurance Review team gain a deeper understanding of the school improvement process at the school. The review team uses the information to review how well each school is progressing, provide commendations on areas in which each school is excelling, and recommendations that will help each school continuously improve. The review team also uses the information gathered to make an accreditation status recommendation at the end of the visit. Dated: September 5, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–21418 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2008–OS–0110] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Logistics Agency, Office of Small Business Programs, DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:22 Sep 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 Logistics Agency announces the 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 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 November 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking 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. 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 Director, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: Lindyll Finley, DB, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1127, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6221, or call Ms. Lindyll Finley at (703) 767– 1654. Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Request for approval for Procurement Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement Performance Report; DLA Form 1806; OMB Control Number 0704–0320. Needs and Uses: The Defense Logistics Agency uses the report as the principal instrument for measuring the performance of Cooperative Agreement awards made under 10 U.S.C. Chapter 142. Affected Public: State and local governments, private non-profit PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 organizations, Indian tribal organizations and Indian economic enterprises. Annual Burden Hours: 2660. Number of Respondents: 95. Responses per Respondent: 4. Average Burden per Response: 7 hours. Frequency: Quarterly. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection Each cooperative agreement award recipient submitted goals and objectives in their application that were subsequently incorporated into their cooperative agreement awards. The level of achievement of these goals and the funds expended in the process of conducting the program is measured by the report. The government’s continued funding of a cooperative agreement and the decision to exercise an option award for a cooperative agreement award is based to a significant degree on the award holder’s current performance as measured by the report. Information from the report is also used to identify programs that may be in need of assistance and/or increased surveillance. Dated: September 5, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–21419 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2008–OS–0109] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Personnel Policy), 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) (Military Personnel Policy) 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 E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 179 / Monday, September 15, 2008 / Notices 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 November 14, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking 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. 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 Personnel Policy), ATTN: Major Eric A. Martinez, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000 or call at (703) 695–5527. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Record of Military Processing—Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 1966, OMB Number 0704–0173. This revision is to include USMEPCOM Form 680–3A–E, ‘‘Request for Examination’’ in the approval packet for DD Form 1966. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to gather the required data for determining eligibility to join the Armed Forces and for establishing personal records on those enlisting. USMEPCOM Form 680– 3A–E serves as a processing checklist and security verification of applicants for military service completing qualification requirements. Information collected on USMEPCOM Form 680– 3A–E is transferred electronically into DD Form 1966 and helps decrease administration time required to complete the applicant’s record. Affected Public: The DD Form 1966 is completed by the applicant and VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:22 Sep 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 recruiting personnel. The USMEPCOM Form 680–3A–E is completed by the applicant, recruiting and testing personnel. Annual Burden Hours DD Form 1966: 85,170. Number of Respondents: 510,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: .167 hour (10 minutes). Frequency: One time. Annual Burden Hours for USMEPCOM Form 680–3A–E: 167,000. Number of Respondents: 1,000,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: .167 hour (10 minutes). Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The DD Form 1966 is completed by the applicant and Service recruiter after an oral interview and after the applicant had met all standards for enlistment (aptitude, medical, and conduct standards) mandated by DoD and sponsoring Service and elects to enlist. The information is collected and processed within a one- to two-day period and accompanies the applicant throughout the enlistment process at Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS). USMEPCOM Form 680–3A–E is completed on all applicants at MEPS first contact for processing; testing, medical, and other requirements. The 680–3A–E covers the process required to meet enlistment qualification. The information collected on USMEPCOM Form 680–3A–E is transferred electronically into the DD Form 1966 after the applicant meets enlistment standards and decides to enlist. Dated: September 5, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–21420 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2008–OS–0108] 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 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53209 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 November 14, 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 the 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) (Defense Human Resource Activity), ATTN: Christopher Fagan, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000 or call at (703) 696–0848. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card—DEERS Enrollment; DD Form 1172, OMB Control Number 0704–0020. Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to obtain the necessary information to authorize members of the Uniformed Services, their spouses and dependents, and other authorized individuals certain benefits and privileges. These privileges include health care, use of commissary, E:\FR\FM\15SEN1.SGM 15SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 179 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53208-53209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21420]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2008-OS-0109]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and 
Readiness) (Military Personnel Policy), 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) (Military Personnel Policy) 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

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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 November 
14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking 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.

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 
Personnel Policy), ATTN: Major Eric A. Martinez, 4000 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-4000 or call at (703) 695-5527.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Record of Military 
Processing--Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 1966, OMB Number 
0704-0173. This revision is to include USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E, 
``Request for Examination'' in the approval packet for DD Form 1966.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is 
necessary to gather the required data for determining eligibility to 
join the Armed Forces and for establishing personal records on those 
enlisting. USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E serves as a processing checklist and 
security verification of applicants for military service completing 
qualification requirements. Information collected on USMEPCOM Form 680-
3A-E is transferred electronically into DD Form 1966 and helps decrease 
administration time required to complete the applicant's record.
    Affected Public: The DD Form 1966 is completed by the applicant and 
recruiting personnel. The USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E is completed by the 
applicant, recruiting and testing personnel.
    Annual Burden Hours DD Form 1966: 85,170.
    Number of Respondents: 510,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: .167 hour (10 minutes).
    Frequency: One time.
    Annual Burden Hours for USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E: 167,000.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: .167 hour (10 minutes).
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Summary of Information Collection

    The DD Form 1966 is completed by the applicant and Service 
recruiter after an oral interview and after the applicant had met all 
standards for enlistment (aptitude, medical, and conduct standards) 
mandated by DoD and sponsoring Service and elects to enlist. The 
information is collected and processed within a one- to two-day period 
and accompanies the applicant throughout the enlistment process at 
Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS). USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E is 
completed on all applicants at MEPS first contact for processing; 
testing, medical, and other requirements. The 680-3A-E covers the 
process required to meet enlistment qualification. The information 
collected on USMEPCOM Form 680-3A-E is transferred electronically into 
the DD Form 1966 after the applicant meets enlistment standards and 
decides to enlist.

    Dated: September 5, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-21420 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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