[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17283-17284]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06439]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy

[Docket ID USN-2022-HQ-0009]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Department of the Navy announces a proposed public information 
collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments 
are invited on: 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; the 
accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and 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 May 27, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, 
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox 24, Suite 
08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency 
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The 
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the 
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without 
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

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 Commanding 
General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (G3), Officer Programs, 3280 
Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-5103, ATTN: Captain David P. Foley, or 
contact Head, Officer Programs or Deputy, Officer Programs at 703-784-
9449.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Personal Information 
Questionnaire; NAVMC 100064; OMB Control Number 0703-0012.
    Needs and Uses: The Officer Selection Officer (OSO) will forward a 
Personal

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Information Questionnaire (PIQ) form to individuals to be named by the 
applicant for completion and return as character references. The 
questionnaire establishes a pattern of moral character on individuals 
applying for the Marine Corps Officer Program.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 4,175.
    Number of Respondents: 16,700.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 16,700.
    Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    The OSO will forward a Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) 
form to individuals to be named by the applicant for completion and 
return as character references. The PIQ is used to provide 
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps with a standardized method in rating 
officer program applicants in the areas of character, leadership, 
ability, and suitability for service as a commissioned officer. The OSO 
must ensure the integrity of the PIQ process by not allowing applicants 
to directly handle PIQ forms. All PIQs will be dated and are valid for 
one year. Individuals completing the form have volunteered to complete 
the form prior to being sent the questionnaire.

    Dated: March 22, 2022.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2022-06439 Filed 3-25-22; 8:45 am]
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