[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88085-88086]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27974]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Document Identifier: OS-0937-0025]


Agency Information Collection Request; 30-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.

DATES: Comments on the ICR must be received on or before January 19, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sherrette Funn, [email protected] 
or (202) 264-0041, or [email protected]. When submitting comments or 
requesting information, please include the document identifier 0937-
0025-30D and project title for reference.

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: Under the Department of Health and Human Services, 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                     Average
                                                  Regular       Reserve        Number       burden per    Total
     Type of respondent          Form name         Corps         Corps      response per    responses    burden
                                                respondents   respondents    respondent     (in hours)    hours
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Interested Health             Prequalificatio         6,000         1,000               1        10/60     1,167
 Professionals.                n
                               Questionnaire.
Health Professionals........  Form PHS-50....         3,000           500               1        15/60       875
References (college           Form PHS-1813..         3,000           500               1        15/60       875
 professors/teachers).
Health Professionals........  Addendum:               3,000           500               1        15/60       875
                               Commissioned
                               Corps 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. 2023-27974 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
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