AGENCY:

Department of the Army, DOD.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army 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 February 28, 2003.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Officer Personnel Management Directorate, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0314, ATTN: TAPC-OPD-C (Annette Bush). Consideration will be given to all comments received within 60 days of the date of publication of this notice.

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 Department of the Army Reports Clearance Officer at (703) 695-5509.

Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Application and Agreement For Establishment of a National Defense Cadet Agreement; DA Form 3126-1; OMB Control Number 0702-0110.

Needs and Uses: Educational institutions desiring to host a National Defense Cadet Corps Unit (NDCC) may apply by using a DA Form 3126-1. The DA Form 3126-1 documents the agreement and becomes a contract signed by both the secondary institution and the U.S. Government. This form provides information on the school's facilities and states specific conditions if a NDCC unit is placed at the institution. The data provided on the applications is used to determine which school will be selected.

Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Government; Not-for-Profit Institutions.

Annual Burden Hours: 35.

Number of Respondents: 35.

Responses Per Respondent: 1.

Average Burden Per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency: On occasion.