Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Issuing agencies

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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Navy Office of Information announces the proposed extension of an approved public 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 has practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information 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 162 (Monday, August 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54702-54703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17233]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy

[Docket ID: USN-2026-HQ-0365]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, Department of Defense.

ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Navy Office of Information announces the proposed extension of an 
approved public 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 has practical utility; 
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the information 
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information 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 October 
23, 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 OPNAV Forms/
Information Collections Office (DNS-14), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Room 
4E563, Washington, DC 20350-2000, ATTN: Ms. Ashley Alford, or call 703-
614-7585.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Navy CHINFO Quarterly Brand 
Opinion Survey; OMB Control Number 0703-0090.
    Needs and Uses: The Navy Chief of Information (CHINFO) requires 
this recurrent information collection to fulfill its mandate under 
OPNAV Instruction 5726.8C, ``Outreach: America's Navy,'' which requires 
providing public affairs advice to the Secretary of the Navy and the 
Chief of Naval Operations. To provide informed, strategic counsel, 
CHINFO must continuously assess the public communication environment, 
track public understanding of the U.S. Navy and its operations, and 
monitor recent

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trends that affect public perception. This empirical brand and opinion 
research is necessary to evaluate current public perceptions, advise 
senior U.S. Navy leadership on how emerging global issues will be 
received, and plan strategic communication strategies around the 
release of information.
    CHINFO uses the quantitative data collected quarterly from 
representative online panels to evaluate public knowledge, 
favorability, capability perception, and engagement with the Navy. 
These insights allow CHINFO to adjust its public communication efforts, 
address areas of low awareness or misunderstanding, and brief senior 
leaders on national sentiment regarding defense capabilities, spending, 
and emerging threats.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,000.
    Number of Respondents: 4,000 (1,000 quarterly).
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 4,000.
    Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: Quarterly.

    Dated: August 20, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-17233 Filed 8-21-26; 8:45 am]
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