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The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection aims to assess the non-medical counseling needs of military children through the CYB-MFLC program. The feedback will help determine whether the program effectively meets these needs and identify any service gaps. Interested parties can submit comments electronically by March 22, 2021.

The Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense is planning to collect public information and is seeking feedback on this proposal. This initiative is in response to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to evaluate the impact of new workplace safety policies implemented due to COVID-19. The findings will help improve the work environment and ensure effective communication. The public can submit their comments electronically by April 1, 2021, as physical mail submissions are not possible during the pandemic.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense, has issued a final rule removing a section from the Code of Federal Regulations that dealt with Boards, Commissions, and Committees. This section was redundant and only involved internal agency operations, which did not impact the public. The removal simplifies guidance related to the Greater Mississippi River Basin Water Management Board, which is covered by an updated regulation available online. The change, which is not significant under federal regulatory planning guidelines, aims to reduce confusion without affecting public responsibilities or costs.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is proposing to collect information in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They seek public comments on whether the information collection is necessary and on ways to improve its quality and clarity. The collection is part of the Innovative Readiness Training program, which allows military personnel to engage in real-world missions that benefit communities, such as engineering and medical projects. The deadline for submitting comments is March 11, 2025.

The Department of Defense is updating its Pentagon Facilities Parking Program records system under the Privacy Act of 1974. This update includes expanding the types of records collected and revising sections to improve clarity and accuracy. The purpose of this system is to manage parking permits for DoD personnel and contractors at Pentagon facilities. The changes also include new procedures for handling records and ensuring they are secure, as well as adding standard DoD routine uses for the records.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have announced that they are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection requirement related to subcontract consent and contractors' purchasing system reviews. This process involves contractors providing detailed information to ensure subcontracting decisions align with government policies and business practices. If approved, contractors will continue to submit necessary data to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements, aiding contract officers in maintaining compliance and efficiency in government spending. Public comments are invited on this proposal until April 14, 2025.

The Department of the Air Force, part of the Department of Defense, is proposing a new information collection and invites public comments. This collection, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to gather information using the DD Form 1833 to help identify and recover isolated or missing DoD personnel. This process is essential for ensuring the safety of military and civilian personnel serving overseas. Feedback from the public is sought to assess the necessity, accuracy, and methods of minimizing the burden of this data collection, with comments due by February 10, 2025.

The Department of Defense issued a final rule to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, aligning it with the requirements from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This rule emphasizes that when awarding architectural and engineering service contracts under multiple-award contracts, the selection should be based on qualifications. It avoids unnecessary duplication of qualification information requests from contractors and is expected to lighten some administrative burdens for small entities by preventing repetitive information submissions. The rule doesn't impose new reporting requirements and is expected to maintain existing procedures without significant public impact.

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a proposed arms sale to Poland involving communication equipment such as various advanced radios and GPS systems, with a total estimated value of $255 million. This sale aims to strengthen Poland's military communication capabilities and improve interoperability with NATO and the U.S., supporting U.S. foreign policy goals of stability in Europe. The principal contractor is L3Harris Technologies, and implementing the sale will involve a small team traveling to Poland for equipment training. All involved defense articles have been cleared for release and export to Poland.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Program, which helps determine eligibility for benefits and reconsideration requests if previously denied. The information collection involves forms DD 2860 and DD 3210 and is expected to involve 22,500 respondents, each taking about 15 minutes to complete. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted by March 7, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.