Notice2021-28374
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
December 30, 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 248 (Thursday, December 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-28374]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD-2021-OS-0130]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (USD(P&R)), 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 February
28, 2022.
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: Workplace and Gender
Relations Survey of Military Members; OMB Control Number 0704-0615.
Needs and Uses: The legal requirements for the Workplace and Gender
Relations (WGR) surveys of military members can be found in the
following:
<bullet> 10 U.S.C. Section 481.
<bullet> Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005.
<bullet> Public Law 111-383, Section 1631.
<bullet> NDAA for FY 2013, Section 570.
<bullet> 10 U.S.C. Section 2358.
Sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination remain
a major concern across the DoD and for members of Congress. In February
2004, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the prevalence
of sexual assault in the DoD and the programs and policies planned to
address the issues. In accordance with legislative requirements, the
USD(P&R) issued memoranda to the Services that provides DoD policy
guidance on sexual assault that included a new standard definition,
response capability, training requirements, response actions, and
reporting guidance throughout the DoD. The Sexual Assault and
Prevention Response Office supported the implementation of the new
policy and requires data to assess the prevalence of sexual assault in
the DoD and the effectiveness of the programs they have implemented.
The WGR surveys will assess the attitudes and opinions of military
members on issues relating to sexual harassment, gender discrimination,
and sexual assault, as well as the culture and climate of the units/
organizations in which individuals serve. It will provide the policy
offices of the USD(P&R) with current data on (1) the positive and
negative trends for professional and personal relationships between
Service members; (2) the specific types of assault that have occurred
and the number of times in the preceding year; (3) the effectiveness of
DoD policies designed to improve professional relationships between
male and female Service members; (4) the effectiveness of current
processes for complaints, reports, and investigations; and, (5)
specific issues related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and
gender discrimination that may inform the DoD's prevention and response
efforts.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 102,150 hours.
Number of Respondents: 204,300.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 204,300.
Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: December 27, 2021.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2021-28374 Filed 12-29-21; 8:45 am]
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