[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 9779-9780] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-4924] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Center for Character Development, United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Center for Character Development, United States Air Force Academy, announces the 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 27, 1998. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to Center for Character Development, ATTN: Lt Col Lynn Stone, 2354 Fairchild Hall, Suite 4A, USAF Academy, CO 80840-6260. 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 Lt Col Stone at 719-333-2987/4904, DSN 333-2987/4904. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: USAFA Character Development Survey. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is a necessary part of outcomes validation research, and program evaluation and management related to the Center's eight character development outcomes. This approval is specified by Title 37, United States Code, Section 908. This statute delegates such approval authority of Congress to the respective service secretaries and to the Secretary of State. Affected Public: Individuals Annual Burden Hours: 10,000 Number of Respondents: 30,000 Responses Per Respondent: 1 Average Burden Per Response: 10 minutes Frequency: Once SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection Respondents are United States Air Force Academy graduates (active duty, retired, and separated). Information in [[Page 9780]] the survey asks questions about eight character development outcomes (i.e. integrity, selfless service, excellence, human dignity, decisiveness, taking responsibility, self-discipline, and spirituality). The information solicited will be collected via U.S. mail, using scan sheets to record responses. It will be used as part of outcomes validation research, and program evaluation and management. Barbara A. Carmichael, Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 98-4924 Filed 2-25-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3910-01-P