Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 28810-28811 [2021-11359]

Download as PDF 28810 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Notices published pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the product(s) and service(s) to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the product(s) and service(s) deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products are deleted from the Procurement List: Product(s) NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 5340–01–107–3382—Strap, Webbing, 30″ x 1″ 5340–01–190–2472—Strap, Webbing, 254″ x 1″ Designated Source of Supply: Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation, Huntsville, AL Contracting Activity: DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 6520–00–935–1007—Floss, Dental, Extra Fine, 100 yards, White 6520–01–063–6875—Floss, Dental, Unwaxed, 200 Yards, White Contracting Activity: DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7530–00–244–4035—Paper, Carbon, Typewriter, 81⁄2″ x 11″ Designated Source of Supply: East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Tyler, TX Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS Admin SVCS Acquisition BR(2, New York, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7520–01–511–7935—Highlighter, DryLighter, Yellow 7520–01–451–9179—Pen, Ballpoint, Retractable, Essential LVX, Black, Fine Point Designated Source of Supply: Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., West Allis, WI Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS Admin SVCS Acquisition BR(2, New York, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 MR 13100—Baking Value Pack Designated Source of Supply: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc., WinstonSalem, NC Contracting Activity: Military Resale-Defense Commissary Agency NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7520–01–658–0096—Pen, Gel, Stick, Erasable, Blue Gel Ink, .5mm Designated Source of Supply: West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San Angelo, TX Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS Admin SVCS Acquisition BR(2, New York, NY NSN(s)—Product Name(s): 7530–01–600–2014—Notebook, Spiral Bound, Biobased Bagasse Paper, 81⁄2″ x 11″, 200 sheets, College Rule, White Designated Source of Supply: Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Inc., WinstonSalem, NC Contracting Activity: GSA/FAS Admin SVCS Acquisition BR(2, New York, NY Michael R. Jurkowski, Deputy Director, Business & PL Operations. [FR Doc. 2021–11310 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Wednesday, June 2, 2021; 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PLACE: Due to the COVID–19 Pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely. STATUS: Commission Meeting—Open to the Public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Decisional Matters: Accreditation of the Laboratory of Guangsheng M&P Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Conformity Assessment Body as a ‘‘Firewalled’’ Third Party Laboratory and Related Delegation of Authority; and Final Rule: Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products All attendees should register for the Webinar. To register for the Webinar, please visit https:// attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/ 1135239573826588688 and fill in the information. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Alberta Mills, Office of the Secretariat, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 504–6833 (Office) or (240) 863–8938 (Cell). TIME AND DATE: Dated: May 25, 2021. Alberta E. Mills, Commission Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–11418 Filed 5–26–21; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DOD–2021–OS–0021] Proposed Collection; Comment Request The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (OUSD (P&R)) 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 27, 2021. 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: The DoD cannot receive written comments at this time due to the COVID–19 pandemic. Comments should be sent electronically to the docket listed above. 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. 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 Ms. Angela Duncan at the Department of Defense, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 102 / Friday, May 28, 2021 / Notices Washington Headquarters Services, ATTN: Executive Services Directorate, Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03F09–09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100 or call 571–372–7574. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: 2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey, OMB Control Number 0704– 0604. Needs and Uses: The DoD Survey of Active Duty Spouse Survey (ADSS) is the primary source for reliable and generalizable data on the effects of military life on military spouses and their families and the effectiveness of current programs and policies related to military families. The survey is designed to enhance understanding of how spouse and family resilience impact force readiness and retention and is also an indicator informing the effectiveness of programs and policies under the purview of DoD’s Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Department. Without this biennial survey, DoD would not have current data to guide limited resources to the appropriate programs, policies, and services related to military spouses, their families and ultimately Service members. This survey provides an opportunity for military spouses to directly expand policy maker’s knowledge by sharing opinions on issues that directly affect them. Success of current efforts and shortfalls in programs and policies are identified through this biennial survey. These survey results ensure decisions based on current and statistically reliable data. The legislation authorizing the USD(P&R) to conduct these surveys is provided under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 136, 1782 and 2358, and 37 U.S.C., Section 1008(b). Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 18,175. Number of Respondents: 72,700. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 72,700. Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: One time. The Office of People Analytics (OPA) will administer the 2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey (ADSS) to active duty spouses of Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force members who are below flag rank. Active duty spouses will receive one of two versions of the ADSS, either a four-question supplemental ADSS or a full ADSS with 74 questions. Only spouses selected as part of the random sample will be asked to complete the full ADSS. The full ADSS VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 May 27, 2021 Jkt 253001 quantitative results are generalizable to the entire active duty spouse population, while the supplemental ADSS results will be analyzed for qualitative patterns and themes. OPA uses a sampling tool developed by the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) to determine the sample size needed to achieve 95% confidence and an associated precision of 5% or less on each reporting category domain. We select a single-stage, non-proportional stratified random sample to ensure statistically adequate expected number of responses for the reporting domains. OPA uses Service, paygrade, gender, and family status to define the initial strata. We collapse these strata when there are fewer than 200 individuals in the stratum. OPA weights the eligible respondents in order to make inferences about the entire population of active duty spouses. The weighting methodology utilizes standard weighting processes. The full ADSS and supplemental ADSS contain two matching questions which will be used to gauge potential differences between the scientifically sampled and weighted ADSS responses and the convenience sample responding to the supplemental survey. At the end of the supplemental short survey, spouses will be asked if they would like to voluntarily provide their personal email address to be contacted for future spouse surveys. The supplemental ADSS and full ADSS are administered via the web. The full ADSS also includes a paper survey option and QR code link to the survey to maximize response rates. Respondents may access the survey via the web on a device they select. The web survey will be administered on proprietary software developed by OPA’s operations contractor, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Digitally signed emails, electronic files, and web-based technology will be used for respondent communications and for data collection. Dated: May 25, 2021. Kayyonne T. Marston, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2021–11359 Filed 5–27–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28811 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2021–OS–0011] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The DoD has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by June 28, 2021. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Duncan, 571–372–7574, or whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformation-collections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Department of Defense Telework Agreement; DD Form 2946; OMB Control Number 0704–ATEL. Type of Request: Regular. Number of Respondents: 560,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 560,000. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 186,667. Needs And Uses: Information is collected to register individuals as participants in the DoD alternative workplace program; to manage and document the duties of participants; and to fund, evaluate and report on program activity. All employees who are authorized to telework shall complete a DD Form 2946. The DD Form 2946 shall be signed and dated by the employee’s supervisor. Components are encouraged to include a DD Form 2946 in the new employee onboarding packages for those employees occupying telework eligible positions to ensure that they are aware of their telework responsibilities, should telework be offered or requested. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28MYN1.SGM 28MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 102 (Friday, May 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11359]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2021-OS-0021]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

ACTION: Information collection 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) 
(OUSD (P&R)) 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 27, 
2021.

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: The DoD cannot receive written comments at this time due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments should be sent electronically to the 
docket listed above.
    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 Ms. Angela 
Duncan at the Department of Defense,

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Washington Headquarters Services, ATTN: Executive Services Directorate, 
Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03F09-09, 
Alexandria, VA 22350-3100 or call 571-372-7574.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: 2021 Active Duty Spouse 
Survey, OMB Control Number 0704-0604.
    Needs and Uses: The DoD Survey of Active Duty Spouse Survey (ADSS) 
is the primary source for reliable and generalizable data on the 
effects of military life on military spouses and their families and the 
effectiveness of current programs and policies related to military 
families. The survey is designed to enhance understanding of how spouse 
and family resilience impact force readiness and retention and is also 
an indicator informing the effectiveness of programs and policies under 
the purview of DoD's Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) 
Department. Without this biennial survey, DoD would not have current 
data to guide limited resources to the appropriate programs, policies, 
and services related to military spouses, their families and ultimately 
Service members.
    This survey provides an opportunity for military spouses to 
directly expand policy maker's knowledge by sharing opinions on issues 
that directly affect them. Success of current efforts and shortfalls in 
programs and policies are identified through this biennial survey. 
These survey results ensure decisions based on current and 
statistically reliable data.
    The legislation authorizing the USD(P&R) to conduct these surveys 
is provided under 10 United States Code (U.S.C.), Sections 136, 1782 
and 2358, and 37 U.S.C., Section 1008(b).
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 18,175.
    Number of Respondents: 72,700.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 72,700.
    Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: One time.
    The Office of People Analytics (OPA) will administer the 2021 
Active Duty Spouse Survey (ADSS) to active duty spouses of Army, Navy, 
Marine Corps, and Air Force members who are below flag rank. Active 
duty spouses will receive one of two versions of the ADSS, either a 
four-question supplemental ADSS or a full ADSS with 74 questions. Only 
spouses selected as part of the random sample will be asked to complete 
the full ADSS. The full ADSS quantitative results are generalizable to 
the entire active duty spouse population, while the supplemental ADSS 
results will be analyzed for qualitative patterns and themes.
    OPA uses a sampling tool developed by the Research Triangle 
Institute (RTI) to determine the sample size needed to achieve 95% 
confidence and an associated precision of 5% or less on each reporting 
category domain. We select a single-stage, non-proportional stratified 
random sample to ensure statistically adequate expected number of 
responses for the reporting domains. OPA uses Service, paygrade, 
gender, and family status to define the initial strata. We collapse 
these strata when there are fewer than 200 individuals in the stratum. 
OPA weights the eligible respondents in order to make inferences about 
the entire population of active duty spouses. The weighting methodology 
utilizes standard weighting processes.
    The full ADSS and supplemental ADSS contain two matching questions 
which will be used to gauge potential differences between the 
scientifically sampled and weighted ADSS responses and the convenience 
sample responding to the supplemental survey. At the end of the 
supplemental short survey, spouses will be asked if they would like to 
voluntarily provide their personal email address to be contacted for 
future spouse surveys.
    The supplemental ADSS and full ADSS are administered via the web. 
The full ADSS also includes a paper survey option and QR code link to 
the survey to maximize response rates. Respondents may access the 
survey via the web on a device they select. The web survey will be 
administered on proprietary software developed by OPA's operations 
contractor, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Digitally signed 
emails, electronic files, and web-based technology will be used for 
respondent communications and for data collection.

    Dated: May 25, 2021.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2021-11359 Filed 5-27-21; 8:45 am]
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