Federal Register: November 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 212)
DOCID: fr04no09-43 FR Doc E9-26486
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Department
Docket ID: [Docket ID DoD-2009-OS-0163]
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr04no09-43
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by January 4, 2010.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs announces the proposed extension of a 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 Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs announces the proposed extension of a 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 individuals or representatives of Federal and non Federal government agencies, community groups, nonprofit
organizations, and civic organizations requesting Armed Forces support
for patriotic events conducted in the civilian domain. DD Forms 2535
and 2536 record the type of military support requested, event data, and
sponsoring organization information. The completed forms provide the
Armed Forces the minimum information necessary to determine whether an
event is eligible for military participation and whether the desired
support is permissible and/or available. If the forms are not provided,
the review process is greatly increased because the Armed Forces must
make additional written and telephonic inquiries with the event
sponsor. In addition, use of the forms reduces the event sponsor's
preparation time because the forms provide a detailed outline of [[Page 57156]]
information required, eliminate the need for a detailed letter, and
contain concise information necessary for determining appropriateness
of military support. Use of the forms is essential to reduce
preparation and processing time, increase productivity, and maximize responsiveness to the public.
Dated: October 26, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E926486 Filed 11309; 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 Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, Attn: CR&PL (Lt Col Phillip Waite), 1400 Defense, The Pentagon, Washington, DC 203011400, or call the Directorate for Community Relations and Public Liaison at (703) 6952113.
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events (NonAviation), DD Form 2536 and Request for Military Aerial Support, DD Form 2535; OMB Number 07040290.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is necessary to evaluate the eligibility of events to receive Armed Forces community relations support and to determine whether requested military assets are available.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; State or local governments; Federal agencies or employees; nonprofit institutions.
Annual Burden Hours: 17,850.
Number of Respondents: 51,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Average Burden Per Response: 21 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.