[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 88741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25950]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[Docket ID: USA-2024-HQ-0015]


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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

ACTION: 60-day information collection notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, U.S. 
Army Survivor Outreach Services 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 January 
7, 2025.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://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, Mailbox #24 Suite 
05F16, 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 https://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 Army Records 
Management Directorate (ARMD), 9301 Chapek Road, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-
5605, ATTN: Mr. Douglas Fravel, or call 571-515-0220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Application for Survivor 
Access Card; IMCOM Form 44; OMB Control Number 0702-0152.
    Needs and Uses: In accordance with AR 190-13, the Army Physical 
Security Program permits surviving family members to have unescorted 
access to Army installations via the Survivor Access Card, in order for 
them to receive services, attend events, view memorials, and similar 
activities. Eligible survivors are those who meet the eligibility 
criteria to receive the Gold Star Lapel Button or Next of Kin Lapel 
Button. Eligible survivors must first contact the installation level 
Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) support coordinator to verify 
eligibility and coordinate issuance of an installation access 
credential. The application for Survivor Access Card (IMCOM Form 44) is 
obtained by eligible surviving family members from SOS staff members. 
Eligible family members complete the form to obtain the Survivor Access 
Card which grants survivors ease of access to military installations.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Annual Burden Hours: 670.
    Number of Respondents: 670.
    Responses per Respondent: 1.
    Annual Responses: 670.
    Average Burden per Response: 60 minutes.
    Frequency: On occasion.

    Dated: November 4, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-25950 Filed 11-7-24; 8:45 am]
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