97-11931. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 25175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11931]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs 
American Forces Information Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with Section 3505(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Public Affairs, American Forces Information Service, announces a 
proposed 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 July 4, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to the American Forces 
Information Service (Richard Oleszewski), 601 North Fairfax Street, 
Alexandria, VA 22314-2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
To request more information on this proposed collection or to obtain a 
copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please 
write to the above address or call the Print Media Directorate at (703) 
428-0629.

    Title: Stars and Stripes Audience Survey.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements is 
necessary to evaluate current Stars and Strips newspaper policies and 
practices, and provide information on demographics and consumer habits 
of Stars and Stripes readers for use in marketing initiatives.
    Affected Public: Department of Defense civilian employees and their 
families living in the European and Pacific theaters served by the 
Stars and Stripes.
    Annual Burden Hours: 1,200.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Responses per Respondents: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 24 minutes.
    Frequency: Trienially.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    Respondents are Department of Defense civilian employees and their 
families living in areas served by the Stars and Stripes newspapers. As 
the last similar survey was conducted in 1990, no current information 
exists on the Stars and Stripes readership. In order to serve 
effectively its audience the Stars and Stripes needs current 
information on reader demographics, preferences, opinions and 
purchasing habits. This information will assist in evaluating current 
policies and practices, provide guidance on potential changes in 
current activities, and guide future activities in the areas of 
circulation and advertising.

    Dated: May 2, 1997.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 97-11931 Filed 5-7-97; 8:45 am]
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