[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 17 (Thursday, January 25, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 2234] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-1097] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice Of Proposed Information Collection for MSC AFLOAT Employment Available for Public Comment SUMMARY: Applicants for seagoing employment on USNS ships use the application for MSC employment to provide past shipboard experience and marine related education. Applicants for afloat employment are evaluated by the information provided based on past work experience and education. This application is used in lieu of SF-171 because there is a need for specific license or certification information. In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commander, Military Sealift Command announces a proposed 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 techniques or other forms of information technology. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection should be sent to Commander, Military Sealift Command; Washington Navy Yard BLDG 210; 901 M Street SE; Washington, DC 20398- 5540. Consideration will be given to all comments received within 60 days of the date of publication of this notice. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Annual Burden Hours (including recordkeeping): 23,400. Number of Respondents: 11,700. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 2 hours. Frequency: On Occasion. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instrument, please write to the above address or call Mr. Roy Woolwine, 202-685-5149. Dated: January 16, 1996. M.D. Schetzsle, LT, JAGC, USNR, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 96-1097 Filed 1-24-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P