Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Air Force (AF) announces the proposed extension of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the 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 information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 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 91, Number 10 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 1759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00630]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
[Docket ID: USAF-2026-HQ-0034]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, 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
Department of the Air Force (AF) announces the proposed extension of a
public information collection and seeks public comment on the
provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the 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
information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information 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
16, 2026.
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 Director of
Administration and Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency Directorate, Regulatory Division, 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 Headquarters Air
Force Safety Center, 9700 G. Ave., Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, ATTN: Mr.
Douglas MacCurdy, or call 312-246-0675.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Air Force Safety Automated
System; AF Form 978; OMB Control Number 0701-0164.
Needs and Uses: The Air Force Safety Center is seeking to extend
its approval for a currently approved information collection used for
mishap reporting. This collection is a key component of the AF Safety
Program and is necessary for compliance with federal Occupational
Safety and Health Administration regulations and Department of Defense
policy.
When an incident occurs, information is gathered from witnesses and
individuals involved or their supervisors using the AF Form 978,
``Supervisor Mishap/Incident Report.'' To ensure the quality and
utility of the information, the form is reviewed through the chain of
command before being officially entered into the Air Force Safety
Automated System. Safety professionals analyze this verified data to
identify the root causes of accidents and develop recommendations, with
the ultimate purpose of preventing future mishaps to save lives and
preserve national assets.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; individuals or
households.
Annual Burden Hours: 200.
Number of Respondents: 200.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 200.
Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: January 12, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-00630 Filed 1-14-26; 8:45 am]
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