Notice2026-02729
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
February 11, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense DepartmentNavy Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the revision of an approved 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 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 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6206-6207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02729]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
[Docket ID: USN-2026-HQ-0037]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Department of the Navy, 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 Navy (DoN) announces the revision of an approved
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
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the
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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 April
13, 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 the OPNAV Forms/
Information Collections Office (DNS-14), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Room
4E563, Washington, DC 20350-2000, ATTN: Ms. Ashley Alford, or call 703-
614-7585.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Naval Reserve Officers
Training Corps (NROTC) Programs Forms; OMB Control Number 0703-0026.
Needs and Uses: DON collects information to select the highest-
quality candidates for the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
(NROTC) program and its associated programs. This collection is
necessary to assess an applicant's eligibility and qualifications for a
commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve. The collection is authorized by
various sections of Title 10, United States Code, and other federal
regulations that govern the appointment of officers.
The information is used by selection boards to holistically
evaluate an applicant's background, including their academic
performance, leadership experience, physical fitness, and moral
character. The application process is primarily conducted online, where
applicants provide information and request evaluations from school
officials and teachers. The collection includes specialized forms for
different program paths, such as tattoo screenings for Marine Corps
applicants and specific agreements for SSMP participants. Data is also
collected to manage participants in prerequisite programs like the
NROTC, New Student Indoctrination and the NROTC Preparatory Program.
The respondents are prospective and current students applying to
these programs, as well as the school officials and other adults
providing evaluations on their behalf. Without this information, the
ability of selection boards to effectively assess an applicant's
potential for success as a future Naval officer would be severely
limited, hindering the selection of the best-qualified candidates.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 70,000.
Number of Respondents: 14,000.
Responses per Respondent: 10.
Annual Responses: 140,000.
Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: February 9, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-02729 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am]
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