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Download as PDF 42796 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 148 / Thursday, August 5, 2021 / Notices personnel services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (NE– B–WJO) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: March 16, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Netherlands—CH–47 Pilot Training and Logistics Support The Government of the Netherlands has requested support for the Royal Netherlands Air Force CH–47 training program, to include fuel; base operating support; facilities; publications and technical documentation; pilot training; personnel training and training equipment; weapon system and software support; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total overall estimated value is $125 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which is an important force for the political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ capability to maintain a set of highly trained and deployment-ready Royal Netherlands Air Force Chinook units via continued training activities at Fort Hood, Texas. This training includes the AMERICAN FALCON exercise, which serves as a certifying event for Dutch military units and personnel to deploy abroad, often supporting U.S.led coalition operations. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this training and support into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. This proposed sale does not contain any principal contractor. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Netherlands. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Aug 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2021–16768 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DoD–2021–OS–0026] 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 Department of Defense 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 September 7, 2021. SUMMARY: 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: Workplace and Gender Relations Survey- Civilian; OMB Control Number 0704–WGRC. Type of Request: Regular. Number of Respondents: 79,289. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 79,289. Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 39,645 hours. Needs and Uses: The WGRC fulfills the Congressional mandate outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. 481a for a biennial survey assessment of gender relations in the DoD civilian workplace. The mandate requires that the survey (1) provides indicators of positive and negative trends for professional and personal relationships between male and female employees; (2) estimates the prevalence of unwanted gender-related behaviors for DoD civilian employees within the preceding fiscal year; (3) ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 examines the effectiveness of policies designed to improve professional relationships between male and female employees; and (4) examines the effectiveness of current processes for complaints and investigations concerning unwanted gender-related behaviors, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. The legal requirements for the WGRC can be found in the following: • FY15 NDAA, Section 1073 • 10 U.S.C., Section 481a • 10 U.S.C., Section 136 • 10 U.S.C., Section 2358 • Public Law (PL) 111–383, Sections 1602 and 1631; 113–291, Section 1073 These legal requirements mandate that the WGRC solicit information on gender issues, including issues relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination, as well as the climate in the Department for forming professional relationships between male and female employees. They also give the Department authority to conduct such surveys under the guidance of the USD(P&R). Overall, the results of the survey will assess progress, identify shortfalls, and revise policies and programs as needed related to issues directly affecting DoD civilian employees. Data from this survey will be presented to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD[P&R]), Congress, and DoD policy and program offices to assess and improve policies, programs, practices, and training related to gender relations in the DoD informed by current and statistically reliable information. Analysis will include OPA’s standard products: A results and trends report (a set of relative frequency distributions of each question, and cross-tabulations of survey questions by key stratifying variables), briefing slides, reports highlighting key findings, and a statistical methodology report. Ad hoc analyses requested by the policy office sponsors and other approved organizations may be conducted as needed and based on available staff. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID 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 E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 148 / Thursday, August 5, 2021 / Notices ID 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. Angela Duncan. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. Duncan at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dddod-information-collections@mail.mil. Dated: July 28, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2021–16747 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DoD–2021–OS–0080] Proposed Collection; Comment Request 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 for Personnel and Readiness 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 October 4, 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: DoD cannot receive written comments at this time due to the khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:07 Aug 04, 2021 Jkt 253001 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 Defense Human Resources Activity, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 08F05 Alexandria, VA 22350, LaTarsha Yeargins, 571–372– 2089. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Status of Forces Survey of Active Duty Members; OMB Control Number 0704–SOFA. Needs and Uses: The Status of Forces Active Duty Survey (SOFS–A) is an annual DoD wide large-scale survey of active duty members that is used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of existing policies/ programs. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, retention intention, stress, tempo, readiness, and suicide awareness. Data are aggregated by appropriate demographics, including Service, paygrade, gender, race/ ethnicity, and other indicators. In order to be able to meet reporting requirements for DoD leadership, the Military Services, and Congress, the survey needs to be completed by winter 2021. The legal requirements for the SOFS–A can be found in the FY2016 NDAA, Title VI, Subtitle F, Subpart 661. This legal requirement mandates that the SOFS–A solicit information on financial literacy and preparedness. Results will be used by the Service Secretaries to evaluate and update financial literacy training and will be submitted in a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 4,125 hours. Number of Respondents: 16,500. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 16,500. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42797 Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes. Frequency: Annually. Dated: July 28, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2021–16745 Filed 8–4–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DoD–2021–OS–0037] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Director of Administration and Management, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 7, 2021. SUMMARY: 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. Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Pentagon Facilities Access Control System; DD 2249; OMB Control Number 0704–AAFV. Type of Request: New Request. Number of Respondents: 211,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 211,000. Average Burden per Response: 7 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 24,617. Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Pentagon Pass Office to conduct a NCIC check of all members of the public 18 years and older that request access to the Pentagon or a Pentagon facility. The method for collecting the required information varies depending on the status of the individual making the request and the length of time that access is required. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID DoD-2021-OS-0026]


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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

ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by 
September 7, 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 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Workplace and Gender 
Relations Survey- Civilian; OMB Control Number 0704-WGRC.
    Type of Request: Regular.
    Number of Respondents: 79,289.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 79,289.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
    Annual Burden Hours: 39,645 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The WGRC fulfills the Congressional mandate 
outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. 481a for a biennial survey assessment of 
gender relations in the DoD civilian workplace. The mandate requires 
that the survey (1) provides indicators of positive and negative trends 
for professional and personal relationships between male and female 
employees; (2) estimates the prevalence of unwanted gender-related 
behaviors for DoD civilian employees within the preceding fiscal year; 
(3) examines the effectiveness of policies designed to improve 
professional relationships between male and female employees; and (4) 
examines the effectiveness of current processes for complaints and 
investigations concerning unwanted gender-related behaviors, including 
sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination. The legal 
requirements for the WGRC can be found in the following:

 FY15 NDAA, Section 1073
 10 U.S.C., Section 481a
 10 U.S.C., Section 136
 10 U.S.C., Section 2358
 Public Law (PL) 111-383, Sections 1602 and 1631; 113-291, 
Section 1073

    These legal requirements mandate that the WGRC solicit information 
on gender issues, including issues relating to sexual assault, sexual 
harassment, and gender discrimination, as well as the climate in the 
Department for forming professional relationships between male and 
female employees. They also give the Department authority to conduct 
such surveys under the guidance of the USD(P&R).
    Overall, the results of the survey will assess progress, identify 
shortfalls, and revise policies and programs as needed related to 
issues directly affecting DoD civilian employees. Data from this survey 
will be presented to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Personnel and Readiness (OUSD[P&R]), Congress, and DoD policy and 
program offices to assess and improve policies, programs, practices, 
and training related to gender relations in the DoD informed by current 
and statistically reliable information. Analysis will include OPA's 
standard products: A results and trends report (a set of relative 
frequency distributions of each question, and cross-tabulations of 
survey questions by key stratifying variables), briefing slides, 
reports highlighting key findings, and a statistical methodology 
report. Ad hoc analyses requested by the policy office sponsors and 
other approved organizations may be conducted as needed and based on 
available staff.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra.
    You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by 
Docket ID 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

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ID 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. Angela Duncan.
    Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should 
be sent to Ms. Duncan at [email protected].

    Dated: July 28, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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