Federal Register: July 24, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 141)
DOCID: fr24jy09-47 FR Doc E9-17642
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Army Department
Docket ID: [Docket ID: USA-2009-0020]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr24jy09-47
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by September 22, 2009.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
In compliance with Section 3506(c) (2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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.
SUMMARY:
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
DOCUMENT BODY:
In compliance with Section 3506(c) (2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Summary of information Collection
Respondents are members of the armed forces, reserves, and others seeking access to DoD facilities, installations, and networks. Biometrics and associates contextual data will be collected at time of enrollment and the biometric verifies at points of entry to confirm the identity of the individual. Securing DoD facilities, installations, and networks, reducing fraud, and eliminating the insider threat are all key to ensuring the ability of DoD to protect personnel and the nation.
Dated: May 29, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E917642 Filed 72309; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 500106P
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 Biometrics Task Force, 1901 South Bell, Suite 900, Crystal City, VA 22202. ATTN: (Michael E. Davis., LTC)., or call Department of the Army reports clearance officer at (703) 4286440.
Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Defense Biometric Services, OMB Control Number 0702TBD.
Needs and Uses: Information collection is needed to obtain the necessary data for effective screening of individuals seeking logical access to DoD facilities, installations, and networks. The information is used to established eligibility for access purposed, detection of fraud, law enforcement purposes and, in some cases, antiterrorism screening.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for
profit; Notforprofit institution; farms; Federal government, State, local or tribal government.
Annual Burden Hours: 83,333.
Number of Respondents: 500,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.