98-16906. Proposed Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 122 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 34636]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16906]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Defense Finance and Accounting Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service 
announces the 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 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 August 
24, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to the Defense Finance and 
Accounting Service--Finance Directorate, ATTN: Mr. Faafiti Malufau, 
1931 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22240-5291.

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. Faafiti Malufau, 703-607-5061.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Child Annuitant's School 
Certification form.
    Needs and Uses: In accordance with 10 USC 1435 and 10 USC 1447 and 
DoD Financial Management Regulation, 7000.14-R, Volume 7B, a child 
annuitant between the age of 18 and 22 years of age must provide 
evidence of intent to continue study or training at a recognized 
educational institution. The certificate is required for the school 
semester or other period in which the school year is divided.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Annual Burden Hours: 720 hours.
    Number of Respondents: 3,600.
    Responses per Respondent: 1 each semester.
    Average Burden per response: 12 minutes.
    Frequency: Once each semester of full time school, ages 18 to 22.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    The Child Annuitant's School Certification form is submitted to the 
child for completion and return to this agency. The child will certify 
as to his or her intent for future enrollment and a school official 
must certify on the past or present school enrollment of the child. By 
not obtaining school certification, overpayment of annuities to 
children would exist. This information may be collected from some 
schools which are non-profit institutions such as religious 
institutions. If information is not received after the end of each 
school enrollment, over-disbursements of an annuity would be made to a 
child who elected not to continue further training or study.

    Dated: June 19, 1998.
Patricia L. Toppings.
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 98-16906 Filed 6-24-98; 8:45 am]
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