[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 18916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9082]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Skills Management Branch, Air Force Personnel Center, 
announces the proposed reinstatement of a 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 11, 
2001.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to Skills Management Branch 
(DPPAE), Air Force Personnel Center, 550 C Street West, Suite 10, ATTN: 
Mrs. Blanche Thompson, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4712.

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 Mrs. Blanche Thompson at 210-565-2461.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: ``Application for 
Appointment as Reserves of the Air Force or USAF Without Component,'' 
Air Force (AF) Form 24, OMB number 0701-0096.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
for providing necessary information to determine if applicant meets 
qualifications established for appointment as a Reserve (Air National 
Guard of the United States (ANGUS) and U.S. Air Force Reserves (USAFR)) 
or in the USAF without component. Use of the Social Security Number 
(SSN) is necessary to make positive identification of an applicant and 
his or her records.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 5,899.
    Number of Respondents: 5,899.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 1 Hour.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    This is an information collection from person applying for 
appointment as a member of the Reserves of the Air Force or an Air 
Force member without a component and entry into active duty. The 
information contained on AF Form 24 supports the Air Force as it 
applies to direct appointment (procurement) programs for civilian and 
military applicants. It provides necessary information to determine if 
an applicant meets qualifications established for appointment to fill 
authorized ANGUS and USAFR position vacancies and active duty 
requirements. Eligibility requirements are outlined in Air Force 
Instruction 36-2005.

Janet A. Long,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer
[FR Doc. 01-9082 Filed 4-11-01; 8:45 am]
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