Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 47480 [2021-18246]

Download as PDF 47480 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 25, 2021 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Estimated Total Annual Cost Burden (Non-Hourly): $248. There are no capital startup, maintenance, or operating fees are associated with this information collection. There are, however, postage costs associated with this information collection. Although the USPTO prefers that the items in this information collection be submitted electronically, responses may be submitted by mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPTO estimates that 1% of the 3,002 responses will be submitted in the mail resulting in 30 mailed items. The USPTO estimates that the average postage cost for a mailed submission, using a Priority Mail 2-day flat rate legal envelope, will be $8.25. Therefore, the USPTO estimates the total mailing costs for this information collection at $248. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. IV. Request for Comments The USPTO is soliciting public comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the burden of the collection on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. All comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. USPTO will include or summarize each comment in the request to OMB to approve this information collection. Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in a comment, be aware that the entire comment—including PII—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask in your comment to withhold PII from public view, USPTO cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. Kimberly Hardy, Information Collections Officer, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2021–18231 Filed 8–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Aug 24, 2021 Jkt 253001 Stepheny Fanning, or call 724–794– 7765. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket ID: DoD–2021–OS–0092] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 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 25, 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 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 Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134, ATTN: Ms. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Personnel Security System Access Request (PSSAR) Form; DD Form 2962–2; OMB Control Number 0704–0542. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary for the Defense Information System for Security, Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission, and Defense Central Index of Investigations, which require personal data collection to facilitate the granting of access to the suite of DCSA systems to Security Managers for the purpose of the initiation, investigation and adjudication of information relevant to DoD security clearances and employment suitability determinations for active duty military, civilian employees and contractors requiring the aforementioned clearances. As a suite of Personnel Security Systems, they are the authoritative source for clearance information resulting in accesses determinations to sensitive/classified information and facilities. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Annual Burden Hours: 3,704. Number of Respondents: 22,225. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 22,225. Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Frequency: As Required. Dated: August 18, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2021–18246 Filed 8–24–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2021–OS–0091] Proposed Collection; Comment Request The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Logistics Agency 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25AUN1.SGM 25AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 25, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 47480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-18246]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2021-OS-0092]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, Department of 
Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 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 
25, 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 
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 
Counterintelligence and Security Agency, 27130 Telegraph Road, 
Quantico, VA 22134, ATTN: Ms. Stepheny Fanning, or call 724-794-7765.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Personnel Security System 
Access Request (PSSAR) Form; DD Form 2962-2; OMB Control Number 0704-
0542.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
for the Defense Information System for Security, Secure Web Fingerprint 
Transmission, and Defense Central Index of Investigations, which 
require personal data collection to facilitate the granting of access 
to the suite of DCSA systems to Security Managers for the purpose of 
the initiation, investigation and adjudication of information relevant 
to DoD security clearances and employment suitability determinations 
for active duty military, civilian employees and contractors requiring 
the aforementioned clearances. As a suite of Personnel Security 
Systems, they are the authoritative source for clearance information 
resulting in accesses determinations to sensitive/classified 
information and facilities.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Annual Burden Hours: 3,704.
    Number of Respondents: 22,225.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 22,225.
    Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency: As Required.

    Dated: August 18, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2021-18246 Filed 8-24-21; 8:45 am]
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