Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 106454-106455 [2024-30890]

Download as PDF 106454 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2024 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0141] Proposed Collection; Comment Request The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing 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 February 28, 2025. SUMMARY: 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 Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 ADDRESSES: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:58 Dec 27, 2024 Jkt 265001 associated collection instruments, please write to Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Housing), 3400 Defense Pentagon, Room 5C756, Washington, DC 20301– 3400; ATTN: Ms. Megan Purkey, or call 703–614–0867. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Application for Homeowners Assistance; DD Form 1607; OMB Control Number 0704–0463. Needs and Uses: In accordance with section 3374 of United States Code Title 42; the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111– 5); 32 CFR part 239; and DoD Directive 4165.50E, ‘‘Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP),’’ the DoD provides funds to financially compensate eligible members of the Armed Forces who incur a wound, injury, or illness in the line of duty during a deployment in support of the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001; wounded DoD and Coast Guard civilian homeowners reassigned in furtherance of medical treatment or rehabilitation or due to medical retirement in connection with a disability incurred in the performance of his or her duties during a forward deployment occurring on or after September 11, 2001 in support of the Armed Forces; and surviving spouses of fallen warriors who move within two years of the death of such employee or member. Additionally, during times of Base Realignment and Closure, the HAP program can be authorized to assist civilian and active-duty homeowners who are impacted by the closure or realignment of their job duties. Priority access to the funds goes to surviving spouses of those killed during deployment and those who were wounded, injured, or ill during deployment on or after September 11, 2001. HAP applicants use DD Form 1607, ‘‘Application for Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP),’’ to apply for HAP benefits. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 15. Number of Respondents: 15. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 15. Average Burden per Response: 1 hour. Frequency: On occasion. Applicants most often complete the form with the assistance of a representative of the Family Housing Office. After it has been filled out, the form is then emailed, faxed, handcarried, or—in rare cases—mailed to the district HAP office for processing. An action officer in the district HAP office processes the form to ensure all the PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 necessary information has been provided. If necessary, the applicant is provided with the appropriate instructions for the necessary supplemental information. When the case file is deemed complete by the action officer, it is provided to a counselor for approval or rejection recommendation based on program criteria related to economic impact, service requirements, the applicant’s homeowner status, the applicant’s primary residence status, and other assistance received by the homeowner. A formal response regarding eligibility or appeal status is provided to the applicant via mail. Dated: December 18, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–30891 Filed 12–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0142] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day 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 February 28, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 249 / Monday, December 30, 2024 / Notices Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, 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 M&RA (MPP/Accession Policy), 4000 Defense Pentagon, 3D1066, Washington, DC 20301, LTC Charles Manning, 703–695–5527. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Police Records Check; DD Form 369; OMB Control Number 0704– 0007. Needs and Uses: Title 10, United States Code, Sections 504, 505, and 12102 establish minimal standards for enlistment into the Armed Forces. Among other items, these sections specifically prohibit the enlistment of those convicted of a felony. The Services have therefore developed standards which address the acceptability for Service persons with police records, adverse juvenile adjudications, or court convictions. The standards are designed to screen out categories of persons who have probability of either having serious disciplinary problems or may not be able to adjust to the disciplinary demands of the Armed Forces. This information collection is needed to identify persons who may be undesirable for military service. The existence of a police record is one of the factors considered in establishing eligibility for enlistment or entry into highly sensitive career fields. Therefore, verification data from the individual and law enforcement agencies must be obtained before enlistment can occur. The form associated with this information collection is DD Form 369, ‘‘Police Record Check.’’ It is used by recruiters to inquire on applicants’ VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:58 Dec 27, 2024 Jkt 265001 backgrounds prior to acceptance to the Armed Forces, when, in the judgment of the recruiter, an applicant may be withholding information of prior offense history. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 78,750. Number of Respondents: 175,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 175,000. Average Burden per Response: 27 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. Dated: December 18, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–30890 Filed 12–27–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting—Defense Policy Board Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Policy Board (DPB) will take place. DATES: Closed to the public; Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 10:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The closed meeting will be held in the Rodman Conference Room, 3D852, at The Pentagon, 2000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James E. Benkowski, DPB Designated Federal Officer (DFO), 703–697–4758 (Voice), james.e.benkowski2.civ@ mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is 2000 Defense Pentagon, Attn: 5E420, Washington, DC 20301–2000. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’); 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’); and sections 102–3.140 and 102–3.150 of title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Due to circumstances beyond the control of the DFO and the DoD, the DPB was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102– 3.150(a) concerning its January 7, 2025 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 106455 Committee Management Officer for the DoD, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. Purpose of the Meeting: To obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the DPB’s mission to advise on: (a) issues central to strategic DoD planning; (b) policy implications of U.S. force structure and modernization on DoD’s ability to execute U.S. defense strategy; (c) U.S. regional defense policies; and (d) other defense policy topics of special interest to the DoD, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Agenda: On January 7, 2025 the DPB will receive classified briefings to evaluate key trends, assumptions, and uncertainties associated with the future security environment. • James Benkowski, DPB DFO, will provide opening remarks; Ms. Amanda Dory, Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Ms. Madeline Mortelmans, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, and Dr. Janine Davidson, DPB Chair, will welcome the DPB and provide an overview of the meeting’s purpose and its key objectives focused on a high-level evaluation of key trends, assumptions, and uncertainties associated with the future security environment; • Representatives from the Strategic Futures Group of the National Intelligence Council will discuss major structural trends and sources of uncertainty in the international system, their potential impacts on the future security environment, and help identify plausible alternative future scenarios against which DoD should plan; • DPB will discuss key medium-tolong term risks and opportunities facing the DoD, including the most significant trends that are guiding DoD planning; • Representatives from the Defense Intelligence Agency will discuss major trends in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, including the interaction of geopolitical dynamics, transboundary challenges, and technological change; • Dr. Janine Davidson will lead the DPB in drawing on its own expertise and experience to discuss key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the future security environment and to develop recommendations to out brief the Secretary of Defense. • The DPB will then provide advice and recommendations to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102– E:\FR\FM\30DEN1.SGM 30DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 249 (Monday, December 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 106454-106455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30890]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2024-OS-0142]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

ACTION: 60-Day 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 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 February 
28, 2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:

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    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, 
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 
05F16, 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 M&RA (MPP/Accession 
Policy), 4000 Defense Pentagon, 3D1066, Washington, DC 20301, LTC 
Charles Manning, 703-695-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Police Records Check; DD 
Form 369; OMB Control Number 0704-0007.
    Needs and Uses: Title 10, United States Code, Sections 504, 505, 
and 12102 establish minimal standards for enlistment into the Armed 
Forces. Among other items, these sections specifically prohibit the 
enlistment of those convicted of a felony. The Services have therefore 
developed standards which address the acceptability for Service persons 
with police records, adverse juvenile adjudications, or court 
convictions. The standards are designed to screen out categories of 
persons who have probability of either having serious disciplinary 
problems or may not be able to adjust to the disciplinary demands of 
the Armed Forces. This information collection is needed to identify 
persons who may be undesirable for military service. The existence of a 
police record is one of the factors considered in establishing 
eligibility for enlistment or entry into highly sensitive career 
fields. Therefore, verification data from the individual and law 
enforcement agencies must be obtained before enlistment can occur. The 
form associated with this information collection is DD Form 369, 
``Police Record Check.'' It is used by recruiters to inquire on 
applicants' backgrounds prior to acceptance to the Armed Forces, when, 
in the judgment of the recruiter, an applicant may be withholding 
information of prior offense history.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 78,750.
    Number of Respondents: 175,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 175,000.
    Average Burden per Response: 27 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.


    Dated: December 18, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-30890 Filed 12-27-24; 8:45 am]
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