This information collection
requirement is necessary to validate eligibility for all
individuals applying for DoD benefits and privileges. These
benefits and privileges include but are not limited to, medical
coverage, DoD identification cards, access to DoD installations,
buildings or facilities, and access to DoD computer systems and
networks. This information collection is required to obtain the
necessary data elements to determine eligible individual's benefits
and privileges, to provide a proper identification card reflecting
those benefits and privileges, and to maintain a centralized
database of the eligible population.
The total annual respondents
and total annual responses have been recalculated to reflect
accurate counts. The new counts are the result of technical
enhancements to DEERS which enable DMDC to scan and save this
collection when it is submitted and then to run a report of the
number of scans during a specific time period. In September 2013,
DoD began enrolling same-sex spouses of uniformed service members,
eligible civilian employees, and other eligible individuals in
accordance with DoD Policy. This new population has been included
in the new burden.
$1,107,000
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Patricia Toppings 703 696-5284
PLToppings@whs.mil
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.