[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 24, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 38439] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-18706] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 September 23, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, ATTN: DPCR (LTC Roger Kaplan), 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1400. 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 Directorate for Programs and Community Relations, at (703) 695-2036. Title Associated Form, and OMB Number: Request for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events (Non-Aviation), DD Form 2536, OMB Number 0704-0290. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to evaluate the eligibility of events to receive Armed Forces community relations support and to determine if requested military assets are available. Affected Public: Individuals or households; State or local governments; Federal agencies or employees; Non-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 5,000. Number of Respondents: 300. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 7 minutes. Frequency: Annually. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection Respondents are public affairs specialists who evaluate requests for Armed Forces support of patriotic events conducted in the civilian domain. DD Form 2536 records the military support requested, event data, and sponsoring organization information. The completed form provides the respondent with the minimum information necessary to determine if an event is eligible for military participation and whether the desired support is permissible and/or available. If the form is not provided, the review process is greatly increased because the respondent must make additional inquiries with the event sponsor. In addition, use of the form reduces the event sponsor's preparation time because the form eliminates the need for a detailed letter and because it contains DoD guidelines governing military support. Use of the form is essential to reduce processing time, to increase productivity, and to maximize responsiveness to the public. Dated: July 18, 1996. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 96-18706 Filed 7-23-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M