Notice2026-03345

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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Published
February 20, 2026

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Defense Department

Abstract

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(P&R) 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 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8210-8211]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03345]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-0331]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), 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 
OUSD(P&R) 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 April 
21, 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.

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    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 Study of Adolescent 
(SOAR) Team, 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106, Dr. Hope 
McMaster, (800) 643-1817, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dd8dec3a3c9c2c9a3dec2ccdfe4e3ebe2cde5e8ece1f9e5a3e0e4e1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e0b5b3aecea4afa4ceb3afa1b2898e868fa08885818c9488ce8d898c">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Military Experiences, Risk 
and Protective Factors, and Adolescent Health and Well-Being Survey; 
OMB Control Number 0704-0635.
    Needs and Uses: This study is designed to assess the direct and 
indirect association of military experiences with adolescents' 
psychosocial adjustment and physical health, academic achievement, and 
educational and career aspirations to identify risk and protective 
factors that may promote or inhibit positive outcomes among military-
connected adolescents and their families.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,330.
    Number of Respondents: 4,660.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 4,660.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Military-connected adolescents surveyed every 18-24 months until 
age 25.

    Dated: February 17, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-03345 Filed 2-19-26; 8:45 am]
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