[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 27018]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-12410]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of 
Defense (Installations and Environment).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Deputy Under 
Secretary of Defense (Environmental) announces the proposed extension 
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 July 18, 
2003.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to the Office of the Deputy Under 
Secretary of Defense (Installations & Environment), Attention: Ms. 
Patricia Ferrebee, 3400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, 20301-3400.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request further information on this 
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposed and 
associated collection instruments, please write to the above address, 
or call Ms. Patricia Ferrebee, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of 
Defense (Installations & Environment), (703) 695-6107.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Technical Assistance for 
Public Participation (TAPP) Application, DD Form 2749, OMB Control 
Number 0704-0392.
    Needs and Uses: The collection of information is necessary to 
identify products or services requested by community members of 
restoration advisory boards or technical review committees to aid in 
their participation in the Department of Defense's environmental 
restoration program, and to meet Congressional reporting requirements.
    Affected Public: Not-for profit institutions.
    Annual Burden Hours: 100.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Responses to Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden per Response: 4 hours.
    Frequency: On occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    Respondents are community members of restoration advisory boards or 
technical review committees requesting technical assistance to 
interpret scientific and engineering issues regarding the nature of 
environmental hazards at an installation. This assistance will assist 
communities in participating in the cleanup process. The information, 
directed by 10 U.S.C. 2705, will be used to determine the eligibility 
of the proposed project, begin the procurement process to obtain the 
requested products or services, and determine the satisfaction of 
community members of restoration advisory boards and technical review 
communities receiving the products and services.

    Dated: May 12, 2003.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 03-12410 Filed 5-16-03; 8:45 am]
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