Notice2021-14075
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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Published
July 1, 2021
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Defense Department
Abstract
Consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, this document provides notice DoD is submitting an Information Collection Request to OMB to collect information on establishing an understanding of the beliefs and attitudes of active component mid-grade (O-4 to O-6) and junior officers (O-2 to O-3) toward diversity and inclusion (D&I), retention and promotion, and specifically any perceived differences of retention and promotion related to race, ethnicity, and gender. The study will identify potential and existing factors that serve as barriers which may affect such differences in retention and promotion to inform D&I policies, programs, and procedures.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 124 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 35076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14075]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD-2021-OS-0056]
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: Consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its
implementing regulations, this document provides notice DoD is
submitting an Information Collection Request to OMB to collect
information on establishing an understanding of the beliefs and
attitudes of active component mid-grade (O-4 to O-6) and junior
officers (O-2 to O-3) toward diversity and inclusion (D&I), retention
and promotion, and specifically any perceived differences of retention
and promotion related to race, ethnicity, and gender. The study will
identify potential and existing factors that serve as barriers which
may affect such differences in retention and promotion to inform D&I
policies, programs, and procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received by July 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: The Department has requested emergency processing from OMB
for this information collection request by 15 days after publication of
this notice. Interested parties can access the supporting materials and
collection instrument and submit comments and recommendations to OMB at
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under 15-day Review--Open for
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Comments submitted
in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the
request for OMB approval of this information collection. They will also
become a matter of public record.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela Duncan, 571-372-7574, or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#314659421f5c521c505d54491f5442551f5c53491f55551c555e551c585f575e435c5045585e5f1c525e5d5d545245585e5f42715c50585d1f5c585d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="384f504b16555b1559545d40165d4b5c16555a40165c5c155c575c1551565e574a55594c515756155b5754545d5b4c5157564b785559515416555154">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Officer Retention and Promotion Barrier
Analysis is a qualitative study which will include virtual interviews
and focus groups with active component mid-grade and junior officers
from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to examine their beliefs
and attitudes toward D&I, retention and promotion, and specifically any
perceived differences of retention and promotion related to race,
ethnicity, and gender. The study will identify potential and existing
factors that serve as barriers which may affect such differences in
retention and promotion. The study will assess topics related to
retention and promotion such as career progression and mentorship,
leadership, workplace climate and culture, and work-life balance. The
Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) will analyze data in
aggregate and provide key themes that emerge. In order to meet
reporting requirements per the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense
Authorization Act (NDAA), the study needs to begin in FY 2021 and
completed by FY 2022. As required by the NDAA, the study will identify
barriers to diversity to assist in developing and implementing plans
and processes to resolve or eliminate any barriers to diversity, and
reviewing the progress of the Services in implementing previous plans
and processes to resolve or eliminate barriers to diversity.
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Officer Retention and
Promotion Barrier Analysis; OMB Control Number 0704-ORPB.
Type of Request: Emergency.
Number of Respondents: The study will include 340 respondents
(total of 20 interview respondents and 320 focus group participants).
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 340.
Average Burden per Response: Interviews will require 60 minutes per
response. Focus groups will require 90 minutes per response.
Annual Burden Hours: The total annual amount of burden hours for
interviews is 20 hours. The total amount of annual burden for focus
groups is 480 hours. The total annual burden hours are 500.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Frequency: Once.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
Request for Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information
collected has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of DoD's estimate of
the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including automated
collection techniques or the use of other forms of information
technology.
Dated: June 28, 2021.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2021-14075 Filed 6-30-21; 8:45 am]
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