Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 22964-22965 [2018-10525]

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Comments are invited on 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 July 16, 2018. 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. 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SUMMARY: 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 Air Force Office of Scientific Research, ATTN: AFOSR/ RTB, 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 325, Room 3112, Arlington, VA 22203– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 96 / Thursday, May 17, 2018 / Notices 1768, or call AFOSR/RTB, at 703–588– 8527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Associated Form; and OMB Number: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships Program; OMB Control Number 0701–0154. Needs And Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain Support of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education to 10 U.S.C. 2191 which states that ‘‘the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations providing for the award of fellowships to citizens and nationals of the United States who agree to pursue graduate degrees in science, engineering or other fields of study designated by the Secretary (of Defense) to be of priority interest to the DoD.’’ The DoD is committed to increasing the number and quality of the nation’s scientists and engineers. The NDSEG fellowships allow recipients to pursue their graduate studies at whichever United States institution they choose to attend. The goal is to provide the United States with talented, doctorally trained, American men and women who will lead state of the art research projects in disciplines having the greatest payoff to national defense requirements. Recipients shall be selected on the basis of a nationwide competition. Application information will be used for evaluation and selection of students to be awarded fellowships. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Annual Burden Hours: 42,924. Number of Respondents: 3,577. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 3,577. Average Burden per Response: 12 hours. Frequency: Annually. Dated: May 14, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–10525 Filed 5–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES [Docket ID: USA–2018–HQ–0013] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Department of the Army, DoD. Information collection notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:36 May 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 Army, G–1 announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on 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; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 July 16, 2018. 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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 Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1, ATTN: Army Resiliency Directorate (DAPE–AR), 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310–0300 or call (703) 571–7295. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Associated Form; and OMB Number: ArmyFit; OMB Control Number 0702–XXXX. Needs and Uses: This collection supports the mission of the Army Resiliency Directorate (ARD), HQDA G– 1, to improve the readiness of the force and quality of life for service members. ARD owns the Army Fitness Platform (ArmyFit). ArmyFit hosts the Global Assessment Tool (GAT) which is an assessment promoting self-development through its user feedback and enables PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22965 the creation of a customized ArmyFit profile which directs individuals to tailored self-development and training resources for soldiers, their families, and Army civilians. ArmyFit is a selfappraisal survey for assessing an individual’s fitness in dimensions of strength: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and family. It is a tool for building resilience. The survey is taken by all soldiers and offered to family members, Army Civilians and contractors. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Annual Burden Hours: 425. Number of Respondents: 1,700. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 1,700. Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: On Occasion. Dated: May 14, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 96 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22964-22965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10525]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force

[Docket ID: USAF-2018-HQ-0002]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD.

ACTION: Information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Department of the Air Force announces a proposed public information 
collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments 
are invited on 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 July 16, 
2018.

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 Chief Management 
Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 4800 Mark Center 
Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
    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 Air Force Office 
of Scientific Research, ATTN: AFOSR/RTB, 875 North Randolph Street, 
Suite 325, Room 3112, Arlington, VA 22203-

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1768, or call AFOSR/RTB, at 703-588-8527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Associated Form; and OMB Number: National Defense Science 
and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships Program; OMB Control 
Number 0701-0154.
    Needs And Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to obtain Support of Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education to 
10 U.S.C. 2191 which states that ``the Secretary of Defense shall 
prescribe regulations providing for the award of fellowships to 
citizens and nationals of the United States who agree to pursue 
graduate degrees in science, engineering or other fields of study 
designated by the Secretary (of Defense) to be of priority interest to 
the DoD.'' The DoD is committed to increasing the number and quality of 
the nation's scientists and engineers. The NDSEG fellowships allow 
recipients to pursue their graduate studies at whichever United States 
institution they choose to attend. The goal is to provide the United 
States with talented, doctorally trained, American men and women who 
will lead state of the art research projects in disciplines having the 
greatest payoff to national defense requirements. Recipients shall be 
selected on the basis of a nationwide competition. Application 
information will be used for evaluation and selection of students to be 
awarded fellowships.
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 42,924.
    Number of Respondents: 3,577.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 3,577.
    Average Burden per Response: 12 hours.
    Frequency: Annually.


    Dated: May 14, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-10525 Filed 5-16-18; 8:45 am]
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