Navy seeks comments on annual workforce survey for Columbia class submarine program
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The Navy is asking the public to comment on a planned annual workforce survey for the Columbia class submarine program. The survey will go to military, civilian, and contractor personnel in the program and is meant to measure communication, professional development, empowerment, and recognition so leaders can spot problem areas and adjust their management approach. For businesses and compliance teams, this is a paperwork review notice, not a new rule. The main action is to review the proposed survey burden and send comments by June 29, 2026 if you believe the collection is unnecessary, too burdensome, unclear, or could be improved.
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Key Changes
- Requests public comment on a proposed annual information collection.
- Creates a Columbia Class Program Annual Workforce Survey under OMB Control Number 0703-NPMS.
- Sets a 15-minute response time for 138 respondents, for an annual total burden of 34.5 hours.
Obligations
What this law requires
Members of the public may submit comments on the proposed Navy information collection, including views on necessity, burden accuracy, clarity, and ways to reduce burden or improve the collection.
Members of the public may submit comments on the proposed COLUMBIA Class Program Annual Workforce Survey, and the Navy will consider comments addressing necessity, practical utility, burden accuracy, ways to improve quality/clarity, and ways to minimize burden (including automated collection methods).
Comment submissions must include the agency name, docket number, and title for this Federal Register document.
Comment submissions must include the agency name, docket number, and title for this Federal Register document.
Commenters wishing to submit feedback electronically should use the Federal eRulemaking Portal at regulations.gov and follow the portal's instructions for submitting comments.