Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command 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 87, Number 226 (Friday, November 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 72460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-25636]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
[Docket ID: USA-2022-HQ-0017]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Department of the Army, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command 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 January
24, 2023.
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: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency,
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite
08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
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 Headquarters,
Network Enterprise Technology Command, Military Auxiliary Radio System,
Salado, TX 76571, ATTN: Paul English, or call 254-947-3141.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Army Military Auxiliary
Radio System (MARS) Application; Army MARS Form 1; OMB Control Number
0702-0140.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary
to operate a Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) Station. The MARS
program is a civilian auxiliary consisting primarily of licensed
amateur radio operators who are interested in assisting the military
with communications on a local, national, and international basis as an
adjunct to normal communications and providing worldwide auxiliary
emergency communications during times of need. The information
collection requirement is necessary not only an application to join
ARMY MARS, but to maintain an accurate roster of civilians enrolled in
the program for the purpose of providing contingency communications
support to the Department of Defense. Additionally, the collected
information is used by the MARS program manager to determine an
individual's eligibility for the program, as well as to initiate a
background investigation should a security clearance be required.
Location information may be used to show the geographic dispersion of
the members who participate in the global High Frequency radio network
in support of the Department of Defense and to ensure our radio
spectrum authorizations cover the geographic areas from which our
members will operate. The information is also used periodically to
email informational updates about the MARS program.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 137.5.
Number of Respondents: 550.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 550.
Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: November 18, 2022.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2022-25636 Filed 11-23-22; 8:45 am]
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