Notice2026-10055
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
May 20, 2026
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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 97 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29469-29470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10055]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary of Defense
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1058]
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 20,
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
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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 of instruments, Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense (Personnel and Readiness) (Military Personnel Policy), ATTN:
Mr. Kent Bauer, 1500 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1500 or
call (703) 693-4204.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Application for Discharge
of Member or Survivor of Member of Group Certified to Have Performed
Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States; DD Form 2168;
OMB Control Number 0704-0100.
Needs and Uses: This information collection requirement is
necessary to implement section 401 of Public Law 95-202 (codified at 38
United States Code 106 Note), which directs the Secretary of Defense:
(1) To determine if civilian employment or contractual service rendered
to the Armed Forces of the United States by certain groups shall be
considered Active Duty service, and (2) to award members of approved
groups an appropriate certificate where the nature and duration of
service so merits. This information is collected on DD Form 2168,
``Application for Discharge of Member of Group Certified to have
Performed Active Duty with the Armed Forces of the United States,''
which provides the necessary data to assist each of the Military
Departments in determining if an applicant was a member of a group
which has performed active military service. Those individuals who have
been recognized as members of an approved group shall be eligible for
benefits administered by the Veterans' Administration.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Annual Burden Hours: 250.
Number of Respondents: 500.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 500.
Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
Dated: May 15, 2026.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-10055 Filed 5-19-26; 8:45 am]
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