The Department of Defense (DoD), through its Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval to gather information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection is related to the Nuclear Test Personnel Review Forms and involves 278 respondents, mainly veterans and civilians who participated in nuclear tests. The collected data will help recognize military service, verify participation, and assess radiation exposure, ultimately supporting the award of the Atomic Veterans Service Certificate (AVSC) and processing compensation claims. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 12, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Defense wants to ask people, who were at nuclear tests long ago, some questions to see if they should get a special award or help. People have until February 12, 2021, to say what they think about these questions.