Notice2026-17942
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
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Published
September 2, 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 169 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56435-56436]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17942]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1915]
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.
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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 November
2, 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.
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Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within
this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow
the instructions at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> for submitting
comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket
number, form number, and title.
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 the Department of
War Education Activity (Executive Services Division), ATTN: James
Revell, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22350 or call at (571)
372-5821.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number:
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Employment Opportunities
for Educators; DoWEA Forms 5010, 5011, and 5013; OMB Control Number
0704-0370.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary
to obtain information on prospective applicants for educator positions
with the Department of War Education Activity. The information is used
to verify employment history of educator applicants and to determine
creditable previous experience for pay-setting purposes on candidates
selected for positions. In addition, the information is used to ensure
that those individuals selected for employment with the Department of
War Education Activity possess the abilities which give promise of
outstanding success under the unusual circumstances they will find
working abroad. Completion of all forms is entirely voluntary.
Affected Public: Individuals and households.
Annual Burden Hours: 6,930.
Number of Respondents: 23,100.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 23,100.
Average Burden per Response: 18 minutes.
Frequency: On occasion.
The primary objective of the information collection is to screen
applicants for educational qualification and employment eligibility, to
obtain pertinent evaluation information about an applicant to assist
management in making a hiring decision, and to obtain applicant consent
to obtain personal information from former employer about applicants'
employment. The forms associated with this data collection include: (1)
Department of War Education Activity Supplemental Application for
Overseas Employment (DoWEA Form 5010). The primary objective of this
voluntary form is to ascertain applicants' eligibility for educator
positions. (2) Department of War Education Activity Professional
Evaluation (DoWEA Form 5011). This form is provided to officials who
served in managerial and supervisory positions above the applicant as a
means of verifying abilities and qualifications of applicants for
educator positions. (3) Department of War Education Activity
Verification of Professional Educator Employment for Salary Rating
Purposes (DoWEA Form 5013). The purpose of this voluntary form is to
verify employment history of educator applicants and to determine
creditable previous experience for pay-setting purposes. The paper
forms and electronic data systems containing the sponsor and dependent
personally identifiable information are secured in accordance with the
requirements of Federal law and DoW regulations.
Dated: August 31, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-17942 Filed 9-1-26; 8:45 am]
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