81 FR 9459 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 37 (February 25, 2016)

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army, Network Enterprise Technology Command 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9459-9460]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04034]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[Docket ID: USA-2015-0010]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Army, Network Enterprise Technology, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Department of the Army, Network Enterprise Technology Command 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 April 
25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory 
and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-
9010.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
    Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within 
this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow 
the instructions at http://www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. 
Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, 
form number, and title.

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 Headquarters, 
Network Enterprise Technology Command, Military Auxiliary Radio System, 
Salado, TX 76571, ATTN: Paul English, or call 254-947-3141.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Application to Operate a 
Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) Station, Army MARS Form AM-1, 
OMB Control Number 0702-TBD.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to operate a Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) Station. The MARS 
program is a civilian auxiliary consisting primarily of licensed 
amateur radio operators who are interested in assisting the military 
with communications on a local, national, and international basis as an 
adjunct to normal communications and providing worldwide auxiliary 
emergency communications during times of need. The information 
collection requirement is necessary not only an application to join 
ARMY MARS, but to maintain an accurate roster of civilians enrolled in 
the program for the purpose of providing contingency communications 
support to the Department of Defense. Additionally, the collected 
information is used by the MARS program manager to determine an 
individual's eligibility for the program, as well as to initiate a 
background investigation should a security clearance be required; used 
to show the geographic dispersion of the

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members who participate in the global High Frequency radio network in 
support of the Department of Defense; and to ensure our radio spectrum 
authorizations cover the geographic areas from which our members will 
operate. The information is also used periodically to email 
informational updates about the MARS program.
    Affected Public: Individual members of the general public, business 
or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 138.
    Number of Respondents: 550.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion, individuals and FCC licensed Amateur Radio 
operators will indicate a desire to join the Army MARS program. These 
interested individuals are required to submit the ``Application to 
Operate a MARS Station'' for verification of individual requirements/
certification and acceptance before acceptance into the program. Once 
accepted into the MARS program, the information provided on the 
application is entered into the MARS membership database so the Program 
Manager has an accurate and current roster of all individuals who are 
members of Army MARS. The member information specifically the email 
address, is used by the Program Manager to send out general information 
about the MARS program, upcoming training events and other related 
activities. The member phone number is also used on occasion contact 
members to discuss the MARS program and gain their insight and 
observations. The postal address is used to create a general overview 
of where MARS members are located throughout the world and map radio 
network coverage the postal address is also used to mail certificates 
of achievement and appreciation to those members who excel in 
participation supporting the MARS program. The date of birth is used to 
verify applicants meet the minimum age requirement for MARS program 
inclusion and to initiate a security clearance background check (if 
required).

    Dated: February 22, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2016-04034 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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