Notice2026-09482
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
May 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
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 92 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 27036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-09482]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1024]
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 July 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 4800 Mark Center
Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350, Military Community and Family Policy,
Office of Military Readiness, Melissa Haas, (571) 256-7031.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: DoD Child Development
Program (CDP)--Family Information; Department of Defense Child
Development Program Request for Care Record (DD Form 2606) &
Application for Department of Defense Child Care Fees (DD Form 2652);
OMB Control Number 0704-0515.
Needs and Uses: The DoD requires the information in the proposed
collection for program planning and management purposes. This includes
two collection instruments: DD Form 2606, ``Department of Defense Child
Development Program Request for Care Record,'' which is required for
all patrons to apply for childcare and collects general information
regarding the sponsor and family, and DD Form 2652 ``Application for
Department of Defense Child Care Fees,'' which is utilized for patrons
to apply for DoD childcare subsidies based on total family income.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Annual Burden Hours: 7,917.
Number of Respondents: 95,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 95,000.
Average Burden per Response: 5 minutes.
Frequency: Biennially.
Respondents for the information collection through DD Form 2606 and
DD Form 2652 are patrons requesting childcare and patrons enrolled in
Child Development Programs (CDPs). DoD CDP requires the information in
the proposed collections for program planning, management purposes and
the determination of childcare fees.
DD Form 2606 is used to collect information for the type of care
needed and sponsor status which determines eligibility and priority for
child development program services. It is also used to assist
management in the planning of present and future program requirements.
The information from DD Form 2652 is used to determine total family
income to determine childcare fees for families enrolled in the DoD
CDP.
Dated: May 8, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-09482 Filed 5-12-26; 8:45 am]
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