The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduc...
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION:
30-Day information collection notice.
SUMMARY:
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
DATES:
Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 2, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to
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Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number:
DOD STEM Work Experience Program Participant Questionnaire; OMB Control Number 0704-0668.
Type of Request:
Revision.
Number of Respondents:
300.
Responses per Respondent:
1.
Annual Responses:
300.
Average Burden per Response:
15 minutes.
Annual Burden Hours:
75.
Needs and Uses:
The information gathered through this survey will inform the DoD of the range of STEM education programs that can be considered work experience programs (WEPs) in that they have two components: (1) an experiential component where participants engage in meaningful work and (2) an educational component where they acquire skills or knowledge. This definition includes programs labeled as internships, apprenticeships, or related experiences, such as work-based learning, cooperative education, and postdoctoral positions. The information will be used to gain a better understanding of WEP participants' educational and professional backgrounds, what they gain from completing WEPs, potential barriers to their success, and how programs may be improved for future cohorts.
Affected Public:
Individuals or households.
Frequency:
Once.
Respondent's Obligation:
Voluntary.
DoD Clearance Officer:
Mr. Reginald Lucas.
Dated: August 31, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain