2023-27974. Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

AGENCY:

Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.

DATES:

Comments on the ICR must be received on or before January 19, 2024.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sherrette Funn, [e-mail] or (202) 264–0041, or [e-mail]. When submitting comments or requesting information, please include the document identifier 0937–0025–30D and project title for reference.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.

Title of the Collection: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Type of Collection: Extension.

OMB No.: 0937–0025.

Abstract: Under the Department of Health and Human Services, The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service has a need for the information in order to assess the qualifications of each applicant and make a determination whether the applicant meets the requirements to receive a commission. The information is used to make determinations on candidates/applicants seeking appointment to the Regular Corps and Ready Reserve Corps to assess whether they are suitable for life in the uniformed services based upon a review of a variety of assessment factors including, but not limited to personal adjustment, employment history, character, and a candidate's prior history of service in one of the uniformed services. Their potential for leadership as a commissioned officer and their ability to deal effectively with people is evaluated.

Annualized Burden Hour Table

Type of respondent	Form name	Number of Regular Corps respondents	Number of Reserve Corps respondents	Number response per respondent	Average burden per responses (in hours)	Total burden hours
Interested Health Professionals	Prequalification Questionnaire	6,000	1,000	1	10/60	1,167
Health Professionals	Form PHS–50	3,000	500	1	15/60	875
References (college professors/teachers)	Form PHS–1813	3,000	500	1	15/60	875
Health Professionals	Addendum: Commissioned Corps Personal Statement	3,000	500	1	15/60	875
Total						3,792

Sherrette A. Funn,

Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the Secretary.