U.S. Army Claims Service: Proposed Public Information Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act
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The U.S. Army Claims Service has announced a proposed public information collection initiative in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed data collection before it is formally implemented. The public is asked to weigh in on four specific aspects: whether the information collection is necessary for the agency's proper functioning and has practical utility; whether the Army's estimate of the respondent burden is accurate; how the quality, utility, and clarity of the collected information could be improved; and whether automated or technological solutions could reduce the burden on respondents. This is a standard regulatory procedure required before any federal agency can introduce or renew an information collection instrument. The comment period allows citizens, organizations, and affected parties to provide feedback that could shape the final design of the collection process.
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Key Changes
- U.S. Army Claims Service proposes a new public information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
- Public comment period opened for feedback on necessity and practical utility of the proposed collection
- Agency seeks input on accuracy of its estimated respondent burden
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Obligations
What this law requires
Accept and consider public comments on the proposed information collection before formal implementation
Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions and has practical utility
Provide an estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection and assess the accuracy of that estimate based on public feedback
Review and incorporate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected based on public input
Evaluate and consider ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including automated collection techniques and information technology solutions