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Notice2026-11603

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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Published
June 10, 2026

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Defense Department

Abstract

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(R&E) 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 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35186-35187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11603]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1256]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), 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(R&E) 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 August 
3, 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, Oversight and Compliance 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 Office of the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, 4800 Mark Center Dr/
Suite 16E08, Alexandria, VA 22311, POC: Mr. Louie Lopez, (571) 372-
6715.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: DOD STEM Work Experience 
Program Participant Questionnaire; OMB Control Number 0704-0668.
    Needs and Uses: The information gathered through this survey will 
inform the DoD of the range of STEM education programs that can be 
considered work experience programs (WEPs) in that they have two 
components: (1) an experiential component where participants engage in 
meaningful work and (2) an educational component where they acquire 
skills or knowledge. This definition includes programs labeled as 
internships, apprenticeships, or related experiences, such as work-
based learning, cooperative education, and postdoctoral positions. The 
information will be used to gain a better understanding of WEP 
participants' educational and professional backgrounds, what they gain 
from completing WEPs, potential barriers to their success, and how 
programs may be improved for future cohorts.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 75.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 300.
    Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: Once.


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    Dated: June 8, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-11603 Filed 6-9-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P


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