Proposed Collection; Comment Request

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Personnel Center, Officer

Accession Branch.

ACTION: Notice.

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In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction

Act of 1995, the Officer Accessions Branch, Air Force Personnel Center,

announces the proposed reinstatement of a 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 the 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 April

28, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed

information collection should be sent to: Air Force Personnel Center,

Officer Accessions Branch (DPPAO), ATTN: Mr. Stephen Mohacey, or Ms.

Blanche Rigney, 550 C Street West, Suite 10, Randolph Air Force Base TX

78159-4712.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this

proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and

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associated collection instruments, please write to the above address or

call: Mr. Stephen Mohacey, or Ms. Blanche Rigney at 210-652-4382.

Title, Associated Form, and OMB Number: ``Application for

Appointment as Reserves of the Air Force or USAF without Component,''

Air Force Form 24, OMB Number 0701-0096.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary

for providing information to determine if applicant meets

qualifications established for appointment as a Reserve (ANGUS and

USAFR) or in the USAF without component. Use of the SSN is necessary to

make positive identification of an applicant and his or her records.

Affected Public: Individuals and Households.

Annual Burden Hours: 1,116.

Number of Respondents: 3,350.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes.

Frequency: On Occasion.

Supplementary Information: The information contained on AF Form 24

supports the Air Force as it applies to direct appointment

(procurement) programs for civilian and military applicants. It

provides necessary information to determine if an applicant meets

qualifications established for appointment to fill authorized ANGUS and

USAFR position vacancies and active duty requirements. Eligibility

requirements are outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2005.

Barbara A. Carmichael,

Alternate Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.

[FR Doc. 98-5120 Filed 2-26-98; 8:45 am]

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