Notice2023-27974

Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

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Published
December 20, 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 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88085-88086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27974]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0937-0025]


Agency Information Collection Request; 30-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.

DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before January 19, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherrette Funn, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96c5fef3e4e4f3e2e2f3b8d0e3f8f8d6fefee5b8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e6d565b4c4c5b4a4a5b10784b50507e56564d10595148">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> 
or (202) 264-0041, or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a2a283b3a323229543d352c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bfefedfefff7f7ec91f8f0e9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. When submitting comments or 
requesting information, please include the document identifier 0937-
0025-30D and project title for reference.

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: Under the Department of Health and Human Services, 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                     Average
                                                  Regular       Reserve        Number       burden per    Total
     Type of respondent          Form name         Corps         Corps      response per    responses    burden
                                                respondents   respondents    respondent     (in hours)    hours
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Interested Health             Prequalificatio         6,000         1,000               1        10/60     1,167
 Professionals.                n
                               Questionnaire.
Health Professionals........  Form PHS-50....         3,000           500               1        15/60       875
References (college           Form PHS-1813..         3,000           500               1        15/60       875
 professors/teachers).
Health Professionals........  Addendum:               3,000           500               1        15/60       875
                               Commissioned
                               Corps 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. 2023-27974 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-49-P


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