[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 3, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 14761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8062]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Headquarters, Navy 
and Marine Corps MARS

SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Headquarters, Navy and Marine Corps Military 
Affiliate Radio System (MARS) announces the proposed reinstatement of a 
previously approved 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 June 3, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to Chief, Navy and Marine Corps 
MARS, Building 13, Naval Communication Detachment, Cheltenham (NCDC), 
Washington, DC 20397-5161.

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 Mr. D. Vittum at (301) 394-0267.

    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Application for Membership 
in Navy-Marine Corps Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS); DD 630; 
OMB Control Number 0704-0013.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to collect data to make a determination as to the applicant's 
eligibility for membership into Navy-Marine Corps MARS.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 150.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 18 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The information collected on the DD 630 is 
necessary to assess the applicant's qualifications to meet membership 
criteria. Information is provided by amateur radio operators interested 
in joining Navy-Marine Corps MARS. The information gathered is used by 
MARS officials to certify eligibility for membership.

    Dated: March 22, 1996.
M.D. Schetzsle,
LT, JAGC, USNR, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 96-8062 Filed 4-2-96; 8:45 am]
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