02-4871. Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Commander, Navy Recruiting Command

AGENCY:

Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Commander, Navy Recruiting Command announces a proposed reinstatement of a previously approved 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 30, 2002.

ADDRESSES:

Send written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection to Navy Recruiting Command (Code 356), 5722 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38054-5057.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

To request additional information or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, contact Mr. Bill Anderson at [phone] or Mr. Bob Phillips (Code 3561) at [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Form Title and OMB Number: Enlistee Financial Statement; OMB Control Number 0703-0020.

Needs and Uses: All persons interested in entering the U.S. Navy or U.S. Naval Reserve who have someone either fully or partially dependent on them for financial support, must provide information on their current financial situation which will determine if the individual will be able to meet his/her financial obligations on Navy pay. The information is provided by the prospective enlistee during an interview with a Navy recruiter. The information provided on NAVCRUIT Form 1130/13 is used by Navy recruiters and by recruiting management personnel in assessing the Navy applicant's ability to meet financial obligations, thereby preventing the enlistment of, and subsequent management difficulties with people who cannot reasonably expect to meet their financial obligations on Navy pay.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 47,630.

Number of Respondents: 86,800.

Responses Per Respondent: 1.

Average Burden Per Response: 33 minutes.

Frequency: On occasion.

(Authority: 44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A))

Dated: February 19, 2002.

T.J. Welsh,

Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.