Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY:

Department of the Air Force, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Force Sustainment Division announces the proposed extension to AF Form 2800, Family Center Individual/Family Data Card; AF Form 2801, Family Support Center Interview and Follow-up Summary; AF Form 2805, Family Support Center Volunteer Data and Service Record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have a practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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 October 20, 2000.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection should be sent to HQ USAF/DPDF, 1040 Air Force Pentagon, Room 5C238, Washington, DC 20330-1040, ATTN: Major Jay Doherty.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

To request more information on these proposed data collection instruments, please write to the above address or call (703) 697-4720.

Title and Associated Form: Family Support Center Individual/Family Data Card, AF Form 2800; Family Support Center Interview and Follow Up Summary, AF Form 2801; Family Support Center Volunteer Data and Service Record, AF Form 2805.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain demographic data about individuals and family members who utilize the services of the Family Support Center. It is also a mechanism for tracking the services provided in order to determine program usage and trends as well as program evaluation, service targeting, and future budgeting. It also provides demographic data on volunteers and tracks volunteer service.

Affected Public: All those eligible for services provided by Family Support Centers (all Department of Defense personnel and their families) and those who volunteer in the Family Support Center.

Annual Burden Hours: 750.

Number of Respondents: 10,000.

Responses Per Respondent: 3.

Average Burden per Response: 5 Minutes.

Frequency: Once.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Summary of Information Collection

Respondents could be all those eligible for services, i.e., all Department of Defense personnel and their families. The completed form is used to gather demographic data on those who use Family Support Centers, track what programs or services they use and how often. The elements in this form are the basis for quarterly data gathering which is forwarded through the Major Commands to the Air Staff.