Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 61389-61390 [2015-25898]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Notices Dated: October 7, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–25953 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting DoD. Meeting notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Business Board. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: The public meeting of the Defense Business Board (‘‘the Board’’) will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015. The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. (Escort required; see guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting.’’) ADDRESSES: Room 3E863 in the Pentagon, Washington, DC (Escort required; See guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting.’’) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Board’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) is Ms. Roma Laster, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301–1155, roma.k.laster.civ@mail.mil, 703–695–7563. For meeting information please contact Mr. Steven Cruddas, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301–1155, steven.m.cruddas.civ@ mail.mil, (703) 697–2168. For submitting written comments or questions to the Board, send via email to mailbox address: osd.pentagon.odam.mbx.defensebusiness-board@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the Defense Business Board was unable to provide public notification of its meeting of October 22, 2105, as required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140. Purpose of the Meeting: The Board will hear updates from the Task Groups on ‘‘Logistics as a Competitive War Fighting Advantage;’’ ‘‘Creating Virtual Consultancies: Engaging Talent (Innovative Culture Part II;’’ and ‘‘Evaluation of Position of Under Secretary of Defense, Business Management and Information.’’ The mission of the Board is to examine and advise the Secretary of Defense on overall DoD management and governance. The Board provides independent advice which reflects an outside private sector perspective on proven and effective best business practices that can be applied to DoD. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: A copy of the agenda and the terms of reference for each Task Group study may be obtained from the Board’s Web site at https://dbb.defense.gov/. Copies will also be available at the meeting. Meeting Agenda: 1:15 p.m.–1:20 p.m.—Opening remarks 1:20 p.m.–1:35 p.m.—Task Group Update on ‘‘Logistics as a Competitive War Fighting Advantage’’ 1:35 p.m.–1:50 p.m.—Task Group Update on ‘‘Creating Virtual Consultancies: Engaging Talent (Innovative Culture Part II)’’ 1:50 p.m.–2:05 p.m.—Task Group Update on ‘‘Evaluation of Position of Under Secretary of Defense, Business Management and Information’’ 2:05 p.m.–2:15 p.m.—Public Comments (if time permits) 2:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m.—Board Deliberations Written public comments are strongly encouraged. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to FACA and 41 CFR 102– 3.140 this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Mr. Steven Cruddas at the phone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015 to register and make arrangements for a Pentagon escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 12:45 p.m. on October 22. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification of which one must be a pictured identification card. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61389 access the public meeting should contact Mr. Cruddas at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Procedures for Providing Public Comments Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Board about its mission and topics pertaining to this public meeting. Written comments should be received by the DFO at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Board for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via email to the email address for public comments given in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. Please note that since the Board operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all submitted comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, including, but not limited to, being posted on the Board’s Web site. Dated: October 6, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–25939 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2014–OS–0080] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 61390 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Notices 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 December 14, 2015. 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: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–9010. 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. Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow the instructions at https:// www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, form number, and title. 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), ATTN: Mr. James M. Ellis, 4000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000 or call at (703) 602–5009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; And OMB Number: Application for Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member of Group Certified to Have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 2168, OMB Control Number 0704–0100. Needs And Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 implement section 401 of Public Law 95–202 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 106 Note), which directs the Secretary of Defense: (1) To determine if civilian employment or contractual service rendered to the Armed Forces of the United States by certain groups shall be considered Active Duty services, and (2) to award members of approved groups an appropriate certificate where the nature and duration of service so merits. This information is collected on DD Form 2168, ‘‘Application for Discharge of Member of Group Certified to have Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States,’’ which provides the necessary data to assist each of the Military Departments in determining if an applicant was a member of a group which has performed active military service. Those individuals who have been recognized as members of an approved group shall be eligible for benefits administered by the Veteran’s Administration. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 1,350 hours. Number of Respondents: 2,700. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 2,700. Average Burden per Response: 5 hours. Frequency: On occasion. Section 401 of Public Law 95–202 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 106 Note) authorized the Secretary of Defense: (1) To determine if civilian employment or contractual service rendered to the Armed Forces of the United States by certain groups shall be considered active duty service, and (2) to issue members of approved groups an appropriate certificate of service where the nature and duration of service so warrants. Such persons shall be eligible for benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The information collected on DD Form 2168, ‘‘Application for Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member Group Certified To Have Performed Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States,’’ is necessary to assist the Secretaries of the Military Departments in: (1) Determining if an applicant was a member of an approved group that performed civilian employment or contractual service for the U.S. Armed Forces and (2) to assist in issuing an appropriate certificate of service to the applicant. Information provided by the applicant will include: The name of the group served with; dates and place of service; highest grade/rank/rating held during service; highest pay grade; military installation where ordered to report; specialty/job title(s). If the information requested on a DD Form PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2168 is compatible with that of a corresponding approved group, and the applicant can provide supporting evidence, he or she will receive veteran’s status in accordance with the provisions of DoD Directive 1000.20. Information from the DD Form 2168 will be extracted and used to complete the DD Form 214, ‘‘Certificate for Release or Discharge from Active Duty.’’ Dated: October 6, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–25898 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2014–HA–0088] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, DoD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs 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 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 December 14, 2015. 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: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–9010. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 197 (Tuesday, October 13, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61389-61390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-25898]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2014-OS-0080]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) 
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

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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 December 
14, 2015.

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: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory 
and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-
9010.
    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.
    Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within 
this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow 
the instructions at https://www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. 
Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, 
form number, and title.

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), ATTN: Mr. James M. Ellis, 4000 Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000 or call at (703) 602-5009.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; And OMB Number: Application for Discharge 
of Member or Survivor of Member of Group Certified to Have Performed 
Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 2168, 
OMB Control Number 0704-0100.
    Needs And Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to implement section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 
106 Note), which directs the Secretary of Defense: (1) To determine if 
civilian employment or contractual service rendered to the Armed Forces 
of the United States by certain groups shall be considered Active Duty 
services, and (2) to award members of approved groups an appropriate 
certificate where the nature and duration of service so merits. This 
information is collected on DD Form 2168, ``Application for Discharge 
of Member of Group Certified to have Performed Active Duty with the 
Armed Forces of the United States,'' which provides the necessary data 
to assist each of the Military Departments in determining if an 
applicant was a member of a group which has performed active military 
service. Those individuals who have been recognized as members of an 
approved group shall be eligible for benefits administered by the 
Veteran's Administration.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,350 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 2,700.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 2,700.
    Average Burden per Response: 5 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (codified at 38 U.S.C. 106 Note) 
authorized the Secretary of Defense: (1) To determine if civilian 
employment or contractual service rendered to the Armed Forces of the 
United States by certain groups shall be considered active duty 
service, and (2) to issue members of approved groups an appropriate 
certificate of service where the nature and duration of service so 
warrants. Such persons shall be eligible for benefits administered by 
the Department of Veterans Affairs. The information collected on DD 
Form 2168, ``Application for Discharge of Member or Survivor of Member 
Group Certified To Have Performed Duty with the Armed Forces of the 
United States,'' is necessary to assist the Secretaries of the Military 
Departments in: (1) Determining if an applicant was a member of an 
approved group that performed civilian employment or contractual 
service for the U.S. Armed Forces and (2) to assist in issuing an 
appropriate certificate of service to the applicant. Information 
provided by the applicant will include: The name of the group served 
with; dates and place of service; highest grade/rank/rating held during 
service; highest pay grade; military installation where ordered to 
report; specialty/job title(s). If the information requested on a DD 
Form 2168 is compatible with that of a corresponding approved group, 
and the applicant can provide supporting evidence, he or she will 
receive veteran's status in accordance with the provisions of DoD 
Directive 1000.20. Information from the DD Form 2168 will be extracted 
and used to complete the DD Form 214, ``Certificate for Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty.''

    Dated: October 6, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-25898 Filed 10-9-15; 8:45 am]
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