Notice2026-05837
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
March 26, 2026
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Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Naval Health Research Center announces a revision to an approved 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 58 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14687-14688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05837]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Navy
[DOD-2026-OS-0695]
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
Naval Health Research Center announces a revision to an approved
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.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 26,
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 War, 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 Naval Health
Research Center, Gate 4, Patterson Rd. at McClelland Rd., Bldg. 320,
San Diego, CA 92152, Dr. Cameron McCabe, (619) 553-8067.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Challenges of Operational
Environments Study; OMB Control Number 0703-0100.
Needs and Uses: Recent suicide clusters aboard Naval vessels have
highlighted a critical need to better understand risk factors for
suicide among various shipboard environments (e.g., in maintenance
yards, at sea). Unfortunately, extremely limited research to date has
identified individual and organizational factors that are directly
associated with harmful behaviors, including suicidality, in a variety
of Naval environments. In response, the Office of Naval Research and
the Defense Health Agency have funded a longitudinal study called the
Challenges of Operational Environments Study to identify specific
shipboard stressors associated with different phases of the aircraft
carrier life cycle and determine the effects of these stressors on
Sailor's mental and behavioral health and readiness. Research is needed
to provide the Navy with in-depth information on specific risks to
Sailors at each phase of the carrier cycle, such that allocation of
resources to prevent suicidality and other mental/behavioral health
problems can be tailored to meet potentially unique needs at each
phase. Additionally, findings from the effort are used to develop
targeted recommendations to improve Sailor mental health and well-being
that are provided directly to Navy leaders. To date, this research has
resulted in over
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10 operational briefs to Navy leaders, and its findings have been
incorporated into the Chief of Naval Operations NAVPLAN. Based on
feedback received throughout the course of study implementation and to
ensure continued alignment with Navy and Department of War priorities,
the study team is seeking to update the previously approved survey
measures to include additional questions regarding operational
stressors and other threats to the readiness and performance of Navy
Sailors. Because we cannot fully anticipate a specific command's
evolving needs or accommodate urgent ad hoc data collection requests
from leadership, we are seeking a Generic Clearance that will extend
the approval of the core methodology while granting the study team the
necessary adaptability to respond to stakeholder requirements in a
timely manner. To support this Generic Clearance request, the burden
allotment estimates below provide a projection of the maximum
anticipated potential time and cost based on 6 annual data collections
(3 ships, 2 data collections/ship) over a 3-year period of performance
(18 total) and may not reflect the actual burden over 3 years.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Challenges of Operational Environments Survey
Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 9,000.
Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: 18,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Number of Responses Over 3 Years: 18,000.
Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
Challenges of Operational Environments Focus Groups
Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 2,700.
Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: 1,800.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Number of Responses Over 3 Years: 1,800.
Average Burden per Group: 90 minutes.
Implementation Focus Groups
Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 1,350.
Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: 900.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Number of Responses Over 3 Years: 900.
Average Burden per Group: 90 minutes.
Total
Total Burden Hours Over 3 Years: 13,050.
Total Number of Respondents Over 3 Years: 20,700.
Total Responses Over 3 Years: 20,700.
Frequency: On occasion or by request.
Dated: March 20, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-05837 Filed 3-25-26; 8:45 am]
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