Notice2024-31398

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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Published
December 31, 2024

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Defense Department

Abstract

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Media Activity (DMA) 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 89, Number 250 (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 107116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-31398]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2024-OS-0146]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public 
Affairs, 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 
Defense Media Activity (DMA) 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 March 3, 
2025.

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, 
4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, 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 Defense Media 
Activity, American Forces Network Operations, 6700 Taylor Avenue, Fort 
George G. Meade, MD 20755, POC: Mr. Erik Brazones, 443-422-0864.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: 
American Forces Network Connect and American Forces Network Now; OMB 
Control Number 0704-0547.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection is necessary to obtain 
and audit the eligibility of DoD employees, DoD contractors, Department 
of State employees, military personnel (including retirees and active 
reservists) and their family members outside the United States, its 
territories or possessions, to receive restricted American Forces 
Network programming services (i.e., radio, television, and web 
streaming services). Data will also be collected to ensure the DMA 
provides its services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 6,667.
    Number of Respondents: 40,000.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 40,000.
    Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.
    Frequency: Annually.

    Dated: December 26, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-31398 Filed 12-30-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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