Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 29193-29194 [E9-14437]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Title and OMB Number: Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System; OMB Control Number 0704–TBD. Needs and Uses: In accordance with section 861 of Public Law 110–181 and DoD Instruction 3020.41, ‘‘Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces’’ and other appropriate policy, Memoranda of Understanding, and regulations, the DoD Components, the Department of State (DoS), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) shall ensure that contractors enter data into the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) System before deployment outside the United States. Data collection on contractors is a condition of their contract when DFARS 252.225–7040 is incorporated and persons who choose not to have data collected will not be entitled to employment opportunities which require this data to be collected. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Annual Burden Hours: 150,000 hours (300,000 individual records × .5 hrs). Number of Respondents: 1,300 companies. Responses per Respondent: 1 to 32,000 employees (average 231). Average Burden per Response: Approximately 30 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection The Department of Defense has designated the SPOT as the joint Webbased database to assist the Combatant Commander (CCDR) in maintaining awareness of the nature, extent, and potential risks and capabilities associated with contracted support in support of contingency operations, humanitarian or peacekeeping operations, or military exercises designated by the CCDR. The designated joint Web-based database (SPOT or its successor) shall: (a) Serve as the central repository for up-to-date status and reporting on all DoD funded contingency contractor personnel as well as other personnel as directed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (USD(AT&L)), or by the CCDR. (b) Track contract capability information for all DoD funded contracts supporting contingency operations, humanitarian or peacekeeping operations, or military exercises designated by the CCDR. Contract capability information shall provide planners and CCDRs an VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 awareness of the nature, extent, and potential risks and capabilities associated with the contracted effort. (c) Provide by-name accountability of all DoD funded contingency contractor personnel and other personnel as directed by USD(AT&L) or the CCDR. (d) Contain, or link to, minimum contract information (e.g., contract number, company contact information, sponsoring (requiring activity) military unit contact information, and a summary of services or capability provided by the contract) necessary to establish and maintain accountability and visibility of the personnel and the contract capabilities in contingency operations, humanitarian or peacekeeping operations, or military exercises designated by the CCDR. Section 861 of Public Law 110–181 required the identification of common databases among the DoD, DoS, and USAID to serve as repositories of information on contracts and contractor personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a signed memorandum of understanding, the Agencies agreed that SPOT will serve as the interagency database for information on contractor personnel. Each Agency must require its contractors operating in contingency operations to input information into SPOT and ensure data integrity. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency approval. Any comments received on this notice will be addressed in a subsequent information collection package to be submitted to OMB under regular processing timeframes. Dated: May 19, 2009. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14431 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD–2008–HA–0144] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 20, 2009. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29193 Title and OMB Number: Survey of Experiences with the Human Subjects Review Process; OMB Control Number 0720–TBD. Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 1000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 1000. Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 500. Needs and Uses: This information collection aligns with the Military Health System objectives to foster research innovations and to transform the infrastructure to eliminate redundancies and increase desired outcomes. The proposed information collection will enable the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Human Research Protection Program to assess the effectiveness of current review processes and facilitate efforts to measure and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Mr. John Kraemer. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Mr. Kraemer at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/ Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209–2133. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 29194 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 117 / Friday, June 19, 2009 / Notices Dated: May 31, 2009. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14437 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DoD–2008–OS–0111] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 20, 2009. Title and OMB Number: Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Accreditation Parent and Student Surveys; OMB Control Number 0704–TBD. Type of Request: New. Number of Respondents: 32. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 32. Average Burden per Response: 45 Minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 24. Needs and Uses: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) regulation 2010.1 (Accreditation Program) requires accreditation of all DoDEA schools in order to provide the activity, the military community served by the activity, and the public at large with an external review of the quality of the educational program provided to DoDEA students. DoDEA’s accreditation process is based on the processes and standards of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCACASI)/AdvancED. As part of the accreditation process, the interview team uses a worldwide standardized set of questions to gather data from students and parents to assess accreditation standards in the following areas: Vision and Purpose, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Documenting and Using Results, Resources and Support Systems, Stakeholder Communications and Relationships, and Commitment to Continuous Improvement. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: Annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:25 Jun 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Seehra at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. 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. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings. Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/ Information Management Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 22209–2133. Dated: May 15, 2009. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14432 Filed 6–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2009–OS–0087] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, DoD. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics announces a proposed 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 or information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received August 18, 2009. 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. 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 for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, 3010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–3010, or call at (703) 692–3032. Title and OMB Number: Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition; OMB Control Number 0704–TBD. Needs and Uses: In accordance with DoD Instruction 3020.pp, ‘‘Private Security Contractors Operating in Contingency Operations’’ written acknowledgement by the contract company and its individual Private Security Contractor (PSC) personnel, after investigation of background of PSC personnel by the contractor, shall be provided verifying such personnel are not prohibited under 922(g) of title 18, United States Code to possess firearms or ammunition. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Annual Burden Hours: 3,750 hours (15,000 employees × .25 hrs). Number of Respondents: 125 companies. Responses per Respondent: 5 employees to 2,500 employees (average 120). E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 117 (Friday, June 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29193-29194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14437]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DoD-2008-HA-0144]


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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    The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the 
following proposal for collection of information under the provisions 
of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 20, 
2009.
    Title and OMB Number: Survey of Experiences with the Human Subjects 
Review Process; OMB Control Number 0720-TBD.
    Type of Request: Extension.
    Number of Respondents: 1000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 1000.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
    Annual Burden Hours: 500.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection aligns with the 
Military Health System objectives to foster research innovations and to 
transform the infrastructure to eliminate redundancies and increase 
desired outcomes. The proposed information collection will enable the 
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
Human Research Protection Program to assess the effectiveness of 
current review processes and facilitate efforts to measure and improve 
the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: Mr. John Kraemer.
    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information 
collection should be sent to Mr. Kraemer at the Office of Management 
and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503.
    You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by the following method:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    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.
    DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia Toppings.
    Written requests for copies of the information collection proposal 
should be sent to Ms. Toppings at WHS/ESD/Information Management 
Division, 1777 North Kent Street, RPN, Suite 11000, Arlington, VA 
22209-2133.


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    Dated: May 31, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-14437 Filed 6-18-09; 8:45 am]
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