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Summary of Information Collection

The DD Form 370 is a form in which an applicant, who requests a waiver to enter the Armed Forces, may provide a reference from their respective school, agency, or individual. The school, agency, and/or individual shall complete and sign and date the questionnaire to confirm the information. The information provided by the referring person will assist in determining whether or not the applicant meets the eligibility standards to become a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Dated: January 17, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012–1144 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DOD–2012–OS–0005]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed reinstatement of 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 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

**DATES :**  Consideration will be given to all comments received by March 23, 2012.

**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: Federal Docket Management Systems Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 02G09, East Tower, 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.

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 Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, 9th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203, ATTN: Dr. Sandra D. Embler or call (703) 588–3143.

Title and OMB Control Number: ‘‘Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Sure Start Parent Questionnaire,’’ OMB CONTROL NUMBER 0704–0456.

Needs and Uses: The Sure Start Parent Questionnaire is an instrument to measure the overall satisfaction level of parents of students enrolled in DoDEA Sure Start programs. This collection is necessary to meet the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285, that requires agencies to have strategic plans and to consult with affected persons. A major purpose of the regulation is to improve Federal program effectiveness and public accountability by promoting a new focus on results, service quality, and customer satisfaction. The parent survey is also a required component of the annual evaluation of the Sure Start program as required by DoDEA.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 366. Number of Respondents: 1100. Responses per Respondent: 2. Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.

Frequency: Biannually.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Summary of Information Collection

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Sure Start Parent Questionnaire will be administered to all parents/sponsors of students enrolled in DoDEA Sure Start programs.Sure Start is the equivalent of prekindergarten but targets preschoolers who are ‘‘at risk’’ for later school failure because of economic circumstance or other health and/or family factors. In addition to offering a high-quality educational program that reflects best practices in the field, Sure Start also provides health and nutrition, social, and parent involvement services. Close collaboration between families, schools, and the installation community is viewed as essential and a required part of the program, to include parental feedback on the program. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary and will be administered via paper/hard copy format. All data are collected and analyzed at the school level only. The questionnaire will give parents/sponsors an opportunity to indicate their overall level of satisfaction with DoDEA Sure Start programs. The questionnaire will be administered biannually; typically in the middle of the school year and at the school year’s end.

The information derived from these surveys will be used to improve service and planning efforts at school level. This information is one of many measures used for future planning of programs and services offered to DoDEA’s students.

Dated: January 17, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012–1143 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**[Docket ID: DOD–2012–OS–0004]**

**Proposed Collection; Comment Request** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following proposed new 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 burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and


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clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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 March 23, 2012.

**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: Federal Docket Management Systems Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 02G09, East Tower, 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.

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 Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, 9th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203, ATTN: Dr. Sandra D. Embler or call (703) 588–3143.

Title and OMB Control Number: ‘‘Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Perception Survey,’’ OMB CONTROL NUMBER 0704–XXXX.

Needs and Uses: The DoDEA School Perception Survey is a tool used to measure the satisfaction level of sponsors and students with the programs and services provided by DoDEA. This collection is necessary to meet Department of Defense Reform Initiative Directive #23: Defense Agency Performance Contracts which states: ‘‘The Directors of the specified Agencies and Field Activities will submit a performance contract covering the period of the Future Years Defense Plan (FYDP) FY 2006 through FY 2011. Each performance contract shall include measures of customer satisfaction with the goods and services provided by the Agency or Field Activity, including the timeliness of deliveries of products and services.’’ The survey results will also be used to measure the goals and initiatives of the Community Strategic Plan.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 1,152. Number of Respondents: 3,457. Responses per Respondent: 1. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.

Frequency: Biennially.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Summary of Information Collection

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) School Perception Survey for Sponsors and Students will be administered to all parents/sponsors of students attending a DoDEA school, as well as students in grades 3–12. Participation in the survey is completely voluntary and will be administered through an online, web-based technology. In order to have comparison between DoDEA parents and parents of students in other public school systems, some survey questions are derived from the Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward Schools and from other large districts. The questions will provide sponsors and students to comment on their overall perceptions of the DoDEA educational system as well as address DoDEA specific goals and initiatives as indicated in the Community Strategic Plan. The surveys will be administered biennially.

The survey results will be used at all levels of the organization to improve programs and services offered to DoDEA’s students. The survey results will also be used as an outcome measure to monitor progress on the goals of the new DoDEA Community Strategic Plan.

Dated: January 17, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012–1142 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**

**Office of the Secretary**

**Defense Science Board; Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Defense.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings.

**SUMMARY :**  The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on February 22–23, 2012, at the Pentagon.

The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security.

**DATES :**  February 22–23, 2012.

**ADDRESSES :**  The Pentagon.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140, via email at debra.rose@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0084.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that these Defense Science Board Quarterly meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), with the coordination of the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of these meetings will be closed to the public because they will be concerned throughout with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (4).

Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed
in **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.

Dated: January 18, 2012. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012–1205 Filed 1–20–12; 8:45 am]

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