Notice2026-01219
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
January 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(R&E) 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 91, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 2925]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01219]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-0100]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Information collection notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
OUSD(R&E) 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
24, 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 SMART Program
Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 17C08, Alexandria, VA, 22350-
3600, Dr. Marcus Smith, 937-409-4330.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Science, Mathematics and
Research for Transformation Scholarship Program; DD Forms 3067-2, 3067-
4, 3067-7, 3067-8, 3067-9, 3067-11, 3067-12, 3067-13, 3067-15; OMB
Control Number 0704-0466.
Needs and Uses: Science, Mathematics and Research for
Transformation Scholarship Program (SMART) is designed to increase the
number of new civilian science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) entrants to the DoD. Additionally, the SMART Program
develops and retains current DoD civilian STEM employees that are
critical to the national security functions of the DoD and are needed
in the DoD's workforce. SMART awards scholarships, ranging from 1 to 5
years, to undergraduate and graduate level students pursuing a degree
in one of 22 technical disciplines. Upon graduation, scholars fulfill a
service commitment with the DoD facility that nominated the scholar for
an award. The information collection activity under review is a
statutory and functional requirement necessary to administer the
scholarship program.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
SMART Application
Annual Burden Hours: 20,000.
Number of Respondents: 2,500.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 2,500.
Average Burden per Response: 8 hours.
SMART Participant Forms
Annual Burden Hours: 5,017.
Number of Respondents: 1,500.
Responses per Respondent: 3.6.
Annual Responses: 5,400.
Average Burden per Response: 55.74 minutes.
Total
Annual Burden Hours: 25,017.
Number of Respondents: 4,000.
Annual Responses: 7,900.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: January 20, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-01219 Filed 1-22-26; 8:45 am]
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