98-5121. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 39 (Friday, February 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 10006]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-5121]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Headquarters Air Force, Officer Accession Branch, Air Force 
Personnel Center.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Officer Accessions Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, 
announces the proposed reinstatement of a public information collection 
and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are 
invited on: (a) 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; (b) the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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 April 
28, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to: Air Force Personnel Center, 
Officer Accessions Branch (DPPAO), ATTN: Mr. Stephen Mohacey, or Ms. 
Blanche Rigney, 550 C Street West, Suite 10, Randolph Air Force Base TX 
78159-4712.

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 above address or 
call: Mr. Stephen Mohacey, or Ms. Blanche Rigney at 210-652-4382.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: ``Application for Training 
Leading to a Commission in the United States Air Force,'' Air Force 
Form 56, OMB Number 0701-0001.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
for providing information to determine if applicant meets 
qualifications established for training leading to a commission. Air 
Force selection boards use the information to determine suitability for 
officer training. If the information was not collected, Air Force 
efforts to select qualified applicants would be severely hampered. Use 
of the SSN is necessary to make positive identification of an applicant 
and his or her records.
    Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 967.
    Number of Respondents: 2,900.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 20 minutes.
    Frequency: On Occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information contained on AF Form 56 supports 
that Air Force as it applies to officer training (procurement) programs 
for civilian and military applicants. It is imperative that only 
persons fully qualified for receipt of Air Force commissions are 
selected for the training leading to commissioning. Data supports the 
Air Force in verifying the eligibility of applicants and in the 
selection of those best qualified for dedication of funding and 
training resources. Eligibility requirements are outlined in Air Force 
Instruction 36-2013.
Barbara A. Carmichael,
Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-5121 Filed 2-26-98; 8:45 am]
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