[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 114 (Friday, June 13, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 35391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-14905]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the United States Air Force Personnel Center, Personnel 
Procurement and Development Divisions, 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 the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

DATES: Considerations will be given to all comments received by August 
12, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed 
information collection should be sent to United States Air Force 
Personnel Center, Line Officer Programs Section, 550C Street West, Ste 
10, Randolph AFB TX 78150.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more 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 United States Air Force Personnel Center, Line Officer Programs 
Section, (210) 665-2102.
    Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: Application & Evaluation 
For Training Leading To A Commission In The United States Air Force, 
Air Force Form 56, OMB Number 0701-0001.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary 
to obtain data on candidate's background and aptitude in determining 
eligibility and selection to the Air Force Academy.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 21,000.
    Number of Respondents: 7,000.
    Responses Per Respondent: 1.
    Average Burden Per Response: 180 minutes.
    Frequency: On Occasion.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

    Information contained on Air Force Form 56 supports the Air Force's 
selection for officer training programs for civilian and military 
applicants. Each student's background and aptitude is reviewed to 
determine eligibility. If the information on this form is not collected 
the individual cannot be considered for admittance to a commissioning 
program. Data from this form is used to select fully qualified persons 
for the training leading to commissioning. Data supports the Air Force 
in verifying the eligibility of applicants and in the selection of 
those best qualified for dedication of funding and training resources. 
Eligibility requirements are outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2013.

Pamela Fitzgerald,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-14905 Filed 6-12-03; 8:45 am]
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