[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 12665]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04096]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DoD-2023-OS-0017]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief 
Financial Officer, 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 
Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), 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 1, 
2023.

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, 
4800 Mark Center Drive, 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 Department of 
Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, ATTN: Executive Services 
Directorate, Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 03F09-
09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100, Angela Duncan, 571-372-7574.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Child Annuitant's School 
Certification; DD Form 2788; OMB Control Number 0730-0001.
    Needs and Uses: Child annuitants, between the ages of 18 and 22 
years of age, must provide evidence of intent to continue study or 
training at a recognized educational institution. The certificate is 
required for the school semester or other period in which the school 
year is divided. Without this certification, funds cannot be released 
to annuitant/payee.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 3,600.
    Number of Respondents: 7,200.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 7,200.
    Average Burden per Response: 30 Minutes.
    Frequency: Each semester or other period in which the school year 
is divided.
    The Child Annuitant's School Certification (DD Form 2788) is 
generated by the Defense Retired and Annuitant System (DRAS). DRAS 
identifies the child annuitant prior to their 18th birthday and sends 
initial mailing. Annuity Pay System downloads child annuitant 
information into DRAS when retiree is deceased. After the initial 
mailing, the child annuitant (18 and over) or payee receives the form 
and flex letter annually. Each semester or other period in which the 
school year is divided, thereafter, the respondent is required to 
complete and return via mail, fax or email to the DFAS as indicated on 
the form/letter. The child will certify as to his or her intent for 
future enrollment. DFAS reviews the completed form/letter and uses the 
information to determine eligibility and release funds. Respondents are 
annuitants between the age of 18 and 22 and payees for the children 
under age 18.

    Dated: February 23, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-04096 Filed 2-27-23; 8:45 am]
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