Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy

[Docket ID: USN-2018-HQ-0024]

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY:

Department of the Secretary of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION:

Information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,

the Department of the Navy 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 February 25, 2019.

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 Chief Management Officer, Directorate for Oversight and Compliance, 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 390 San Carlos Rd, Ste. A, Pensacola, FL 32508-5508 (Attn: Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron) or email

BAPAO@navy.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number:

Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) Backseat Rider Programs, OPNAV Forms 5720/13, 5720/14, 572/15; OMB Control Number 0703-XXXX.

Needs and Uses:

This information collection requirement is necessary to medically clear and coordinate with individuals selected through the Key Influencer (KI) program and media personnel so that they may participate in backseat flights at Blue Angels' air shows and demonstrations. Flying these candidates, in coordination with media presence, is intended to promote the Navy and Marine Corps as professional and exciting organizations in which to serve.

OPNAV Forms 5720/13, “MEDIA RIDER NOMINEE” and 5720/14, “KEY INFLUENCER NOMINEE FORM AND BIOGRAPHY”

Affected Public:

Individuals and Households.

Annual Burden Hours:

30.

Number of Respondents:

30.

Responses per Respondent:

2.

Annual Responses:

60.

Average Burden per Response:

30 minutes.

Frequency:

On occasion.

OPNAV Form 5720/15, “F/A-18 RIDER LETTER AND MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE”

Affected Public:

Individuals and Households.

Annual Burden Hours:

120.

Number of respondents:

240.

Responses per Respondent:

1.

Annual Responses:

240.

Average Burden per Response:

30 minutes.

Frequency:

On occasion.

Total Annual Burden Hours:

150.

Average Burden per Response:

30 minutes.

Total Number of Respondents:

270.

Total Annual Responses:

300.

Respondents are persons selected through the KI program, credentialed media representatives and local air show liaisons. The completed forms certify that the selected individuals are physically fit to fly and that the Blue Angels Public Affairs staff are able to coordinate flight information with respondents. If these forms are not completed, Blue Angels' staff cannot be readily assured of the physical fitness, qualifications and contact information of respondents. Having these forms reviewed by medical personnel and public affairs staff is essential in maintaining the safety and integrity of the Navy Flight Demonstration Backseat Rider process and program.

Dated: December 14, 2018.

Shelly E. Finke,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

[FR Doc. 2018-27857 Filed 12-21-18; 8:45 am]

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