Notice2023-22158

Agency Information Collection Request. 60-Day Public Comment Request

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Published
October 5, 2023

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Health and Human Services Department

Abstract

In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 192 (Thursday, October 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69207-69208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22158]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0937-0025


Agency Information Collection Request. 60-Day Public Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and 
Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed 
collection for public comment.

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DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before December 4, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f7c474a5d5d4a5b5b4a01695a41416f47475c01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da89b2bfa8a8bfaeaebff49cafb4b49ab2b2a9f4bdb5ac">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or by calling 
(202) 264-0041 and <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a8f8fae9e8e0e0fb86efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d7878596979f9f84f9909881">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the document identifier 0937-0025-60D and 
project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#316259544343544545541f77445f5f715959421f565e47"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="37645f524545524343521971425959775f5f4419505841">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4d1d1f0c0d05051e630a021b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ebbbb9aaaba3a3b8c5aca4bd">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> or call (202) 264-0041 the Reports 
Clearance Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this 
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for 
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
    Title of the Collection: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned 
Corps.
    Type of Collection: Extension.
    OMB No. 0937-0025.
    Abstract: The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service 
has a need for the information in order to assess the qualifications of 
each applicant and make a determination whether the applicant meets the 
requirements to receive a commission. The information is used to make 
determinations on candidates/applicants seeking appointment to the 
Regular Corps and Ready Reserve Corps to assess whether they are 
suitable for life in the uniformed services based upon a review of a 
variety of assessment factors including, but not limited to: personal 
adjustment, employment history, character, and a candidate's prior 
history of service in one of the uniformed services. Their potential 
for leadership as a commissioned officer and their ability to deal 
effectively with people is evaluated.

                                                              Annualized Burden Hour Table
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                                                                             Number of       Number of        Number      Average burden
            Type of respondent                        Form name            regular corps   reserve corps   response per    per responses   Total burden
                                                                            respondents     respondents     respondent      (in hours)         hours
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Interested Health Professionals...........  Prequalification                       6,000           1,000               1           10/60           1,167
                                             Questionnaire.
Health Professionals......................  Form PHS-50.................           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
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References (college professors/teachers)..  Form PHS-1813...............           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
Health Professionals......................  Addendum: Commissioned Corps           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
                                             Personal Statement.
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    Total.................................  ............................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           3,792
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Sherrette A. Funn,
Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the 
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-22158 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-49-P


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