Notice2021-23548
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
October 29, 2021
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 207 (Friday, October 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 60005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23548]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD-2021-OS-0111]
Proposed Collection; 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: 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 December
28, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> 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 Human
Resources Activity, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 08F05, Alexandria, VA
22350, LaTarsha Yeargins, 571-372-2089.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: DoD Mortuary Affairs Forms;
DD Form(s) 3045, 3046, 3047, 3048, 3049, 3050; OMB Control Number 0704-
0581.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary
to obtain and document the selection (as applicable) of the Person
Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD), who is authorized to direct
disposition of human remains of decedents. As stated in 10 U.S. Code
1481, `Recovery, Care, and Disposition of Remains: Decedents Covered,'
the DoD may provide for the recovery, care, and disposition of the
remains for active-duty Regulars, Reserve Component members,
applicants, trainees, military prisoners, and others. The Department of
Defense is further authorized, per 10 U.S.C. 1482 and 10 U.S.C. 1482a
to provide reimbursement, cover expenses, or otherwise provide mortuary
services for decedents, including civilian employees serving with the
armed forces. In order to provide reimbursement or these services, the
DoD is charged with electing and documenting the elections of PADD of
the remains, to whom the payment/reimbursement is made. The Service
Casualty Office and DoD mortuaries use the information provided in this
collection to document the election of the PADD for the preparation,
transportation, and final disposition of the remains, as applicable.
Depending on the circumstances, a PADD may be asked to complete up to
six forms. All PADDs will complete the DD Form 3045, but may
additionally be asked to provide information on the DD Forms 3046,
3047, 3048, 3049, and/or 3050. A description of each form has been
provided to clarify under which circumstances each form may be used.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 300 hours.
Number of Respondents: 900.
Responses per Respondent: 1.33.
Annual Responses: 1,200.
Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: October 25, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2021-23548 Filed 10-28-21; 8:45 am]
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