[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 192 (Thursday, October 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69207-69208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22158]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0937-0025


Agency Information Collection Request. 60-Day Public Comment 
Request

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and 
Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed 
collection for public comment.

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DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before December 4, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to [email protected] or by calling 
(202) 264-0041 and [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: When submitting comments or requesting 
information, please include the document identifier 0937-0025-60D and 
project title for reference, to Sherrette A. Funn, email: 
[email protected], [email protected] or call (202) 264-0041 the Reports 
Clearance Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to send 
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this 
collection of information, including any of the following subjects: (1) 
The necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for 
the proper performance of the agency's functions; (2) the accuracy of 
the estimated burden; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology to minimize the information collection burden.
    Title of the Collection: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned 
Corps.
    Type of Collection: Extension.
    OMB No. 0937-0025.
    Abstract: The Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service 
has a need for the information in order to assess the qualifications of 
each applicant and make a determination whether the applicant meets the 
requirements to receive a commission. The information is used to make 
determinations on candidates/applicants seeking appointment to the 
Regular Corps and Ready Reserve Corps to assess whether they are 
suitable for life in the uniformed services based upon a review of a 
variety of assessment factors including, but not limited to: personal 
adjustment, employment history, character, and a candidate's prior 
history of service in one of the uniformed services. Their potential 
for leadership as a commissioned officer and their ability to deal 
effectively with people is evaluated.

                                                              Annualized Burden Hour Table
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                                                                             Number of       Number of        Number      Average burden
            Type of respondent                        Form name            regular corps   reserve corps   response per    per responses   Total burden
                                                                            respondents     respondents     respondent      (in hours)         hours
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Interested Health Professionals...........  Prequalification                       6,000           1,000               1           10/60           1,167
                                             Questionnaire.
Health Professionals......................  Form PHS-50.................           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
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References (college professors/teachers)..  Form PHS-1813...............           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
Health Professionals......................  Addendum: Commissioned Corps           3,000             500               1           15/60             875
                                             Personal Statement.
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    Total.................................  ............................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           3,792
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Sherrette A. Funn,
Paperwork Reduction Act Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the 
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-22158 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am]
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