Notice2026-06582
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
April 6, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Health Agency 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 65 (Monday, April 6, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17260-17261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06582]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-HA-0760]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
Affairs (OASD(HA)), 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
Defense Health Agency 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
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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 June 5,
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 Defense Health
Agency, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042, Amanda Grifka,
703-681-1771.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Community Strengths and
Themes Assessment (CSTA); OMB Control Number 0720-CSTA.
Needs and Uses: Regular completion of comprehensive community
health assessments (CHAs) that identify community strengths and needs
from the perspective of those living, working, and using services is
essential to achieve military health and readiness goals. These CHAs
support data-informed decision-making and evidence-based community
health improvement plans (CHIPs) to guide military community and
command-based action. While a variety of data describing health,
readiness, resilience, and perceptions of Active Duty Service Members
are available for inclusion in military CHAs, limited sources examine
Service Members' perspectives on current health and quality of life
priorities and the experiences and perceptions of Family members,
Civilian personnel, and military Retirees.
The Community Strengths and Themes Assessment (CSTA) is a
standardized assessment tool for military installation communities and
geographically dispersed commands to assess community-level health
issues and perceptions of health- and quality of life-related needs
with the goal of improving Force and Family readiness to meet the
obligations and challenges of military life.
The CSTA is designed to collect data from participating Active-Duty
Service Members, their adult Family members, Civilian personnel, and
military Retirees. The CSTA helps identify priorities to assist
commanders, other senior leaders, and community stakeholders in
developing a responsive and comprehensive CHIP for action.
Current Department of Defense Instructions (DoDIs) direct
completion of assessments of military communities for health and
readiness risk factors and needs, and use of these activities to inform
priorities and program planning, including DoDI 1010.10, Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention, DoDI 1342.22, Military Family
Readiness, and DoDI 6400.11, DoD Integrated Primary Prevention Policy
for Prevention Workforce and Leaders.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,325.
Number of Respondents: 9,300.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 9,300.
Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
Frequency: Every two to five years at each participating location.
Dated: April 1, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-06582 Filed 4-3-26; 8:45 am]
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