Notice2023-27721
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
December 18, 2023
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness announces a proposed data 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 88, Number 241 (Monday, December 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 87413-87414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27721]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD-2023-OS-0121]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (OUSD (P&R)), 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
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness announces a
proposed data 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
16, 2024.
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 the Office for
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Department of Defense, 4000
Defense Pentagon, Suite 5D641, Washington, DC 20301-4000, ATTN: Dr.
Samantha Daniel, or call 703-409-8612.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Recruiting, Retaining, and
Promoting Servicemembers who
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Identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latina; OMB Control Number: 0704-RPSS.
Needs and Uses: Over the last several years, the Department of
Defense (DoD) has been concerned about the force's ethnic composition
due to underrepresentation of Hispanic servicemembers in the senior
grades across the Services. The National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA FY22), Section 572, also requires a study
focused on the recruitment, retention, and promotion of servicemembers
identifying as Hispanic. To address these items covered by the NDAA
FY22, OUSD (P&R) Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) has
contracted with CNA to conduct a study to identify and address gaps in
DoD's understanding of the recruitment, retention, and career
progression of Hispanic servicemembers; evaluate past efforts and
initiatives by DoD and the Services aimed at increasing Hispanic
representation; and identify key lessons learned or best practices that
should inform future initiatives. As part of this study, CNA will
conduct Service-specific in-person and virtual focus groups with Active
Duty Servicemembers in the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Space Force. The voluntary focus groups will inquire about focus group
participants' opinions and experiences based on their military careers.
The purpose of the focus groups is to better understand the challenges
that Servicemembers face in recruiting, retention, and promotion,
especially for those who identify as Hispanic or Latino/Latina.
Additionally, Florida International University (FIU), a
subcontractor to CNA on this study, will conduct a survey among
eligible members of the general Hispanic population who are registered
to vote in the United States, analyze the survey data, and produce a
report detailing findings and recommendations for ODEI. The intent of
the survey is to examine factors that influence the U.S. Hispanic
population's perceptions of military service in the U.S. Armed Services
and to identify the root causes for the notable disparity in the
recruitment, retention, and promotion of Servicemembers who identify as
Hispanic. Participation in the survey will be voluntary.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Servicemembers who Identify as
Hispanic or Latino/Latina:
Number of Respondents: 650.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 650.
Average Burden per Response: 90 minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 975.
Recruiting, Retaining, and Promoting Servicemembers who Identify as
Hispanic or Latino/Latina (general population):
Number of Respondents: 1,500.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 1,500.
Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 375.
Total:
Number of Respondents: 2,150.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 2,150.
Average Burden per Response: 38 minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 1,350.
Frequency: As required.
Dated: December 13, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-27721 Filed 12-15-23; 8:45 am]
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