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The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense, is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Navy Family Ombudsman Program. This program involves selecting a volunteer Ombudsman, usually a spouse of a Navy member, to help with communication and support for families, especially during deployments or crises. The Navy is asking if this information collection is necessary and how it can be improved or made less burdensome. Comments will be considered until February 10, 2025, and feedback is encouraged to enhance the efficiency and utility of the program.

The Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense are proposing a new information collection effort, seeking public input as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposal involves collecting information related to Marine Corps lodging registrations to manage reservations, ensure proper room usage, and improve customer satisfaction. Feedback is requested by February 25, 2025, on various aspects, such as the necessity and utility of the information collection and how to minimize the burden on respondents. Interested parties can submit comments online or by mail to the Department of Defense.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Millennium Cohort Program, which collects information about U.S. military personnel and their families. This program's aim is to study the long-term health impacts of military service and deployments on service members and their families. It is organized into multiple studies, including the Millennium Cohort Study and the Millennium Cohort Family Study, and involves participants completing surveys every three to five years. The gathered data helps analyze health changes, post-war illness risk factors, and the effects of military service on families, providing insights that could influence future policy and interventions.

The Department of the Navy is updating the system of records known as the "Marine Corps Marathon Automated Support System" to the "Marine Corps Marathon Organization Event Records." This update includes expanding the types of events and individuals covered, adding medical treatment information, and integrating standard Department of Defense routine uses. Furthermore, the new system will allow more information sharing outside the Department of Defense and update various sections to improve clarity and accuracy. The changes will take effect upon publication, but comments on the Routine Uses are accepted until January 27, 2025.

The Department of the Navy announced a 45-day public comment period on a Draft Amended Analysis for their environmental impact study regarding the EA-18G Growler operations at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex. This follows a court ruling that identified specific areas requiring further analysis, such as greenhouse gas emissions, classroom impact, bird species effects, and alternative locations. The Navy plans to hold both in-person and virtual public meetings to discuss the analysis and gather feedback. People can review the document at local libraries, submit comments online or by mail, and participate in scheduled meetings.

The U.S. Navy has issued a Certificate of Alternate Compliance for the USS SAVANNAH (LCS 28) because its special design prevents it from fully adhering to certain navigation light requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). Due to these unique design features, complying with the 72 COLREGS would interfere with the ship’s functions as a naval vessel. This notice serves to inform mariners that the USS SAVANNAH will not meet the standard requirements for navigation lights in areas where these rules apply. The certificate took effect on February 8, 2021.

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy and the United States Marine Corps, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This collection involves the Navy Access Control Management System and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System to manage base access. It aims to ensure security by verifying individual identities using biometric data. The public has until March 31, 2021, to submit comments on this proposal.

The Department of the Navy, Department of Defense has issued a 60-day notice to collect public comments on a planned information collection, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection supports the Marine Corps Community Service in managing the recruitment and hiring process efficiently and helps retirees update their medical and retirement plans using NAVMC Form 12000/499. Public comments are requested by February 28, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods, as detailed in the notice. The initiative aims to ease processes for applicants and retirees by leveraging the Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resource Management System (NAF HRMS) to reduce processing times and improve the user experience.

The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking public comments on their information collection proposal. The proposal involves collecting data to manage requests for reasonable accommodations in employment, using a tool called the Reasonable Accommodations Tracker. The deadline for comments is February 10, 2025, and submissions can be made online at the specified website. This data will help ensure fair treatment in the employment process and is mandated by Executive Order 13163.

The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Department of the Navy, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aimed at understanding the impact of social factors on the behavior and mental health of military personnel. This study will collect data from service members to examine how issues like financial problems, housing insecurity, and discrimination contribute to mental health challenges and suicide risks. The goal is to create strategies to connect Sailors and Marines with supportive services that can address these challenges. Public comments on the proposed information collection are welcome until February 10, 2025.