Federal Register #2026-08312

Navy Seeks Public Comment on Military Housing, Workforce, and Event Survey Information Collections

The Department of the Navy is seeking public comment on the extension and revision of several information collection initiatives: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy - Information Collection Initiatives: - Military Housing Programs: - Use of HOMES.mil Rental Listing Service, Housing Early Assistance Tool (HEAT), DoD Housing Feedback System (DHFS), and Navy Housing Maintenance Request Service (HMRS) - Over 18,000 respondents for virtual assistance tools - Focus on improving military housing services and relocation assistance - COLUMBIA Class Program Workforce Feedback: - Annual survey of 138 personnel - Gathers feedback on communication, professional development, empowerment, and recognition - Marine Corps Marathon Organization Surveys: - Customer satisfaction and triennial economic impact surveys for Marine Corps Marathon and Historic Half events - 3,392 responses collected - Aims to enhance event experience and assess community impact - Casualty Assistance, Mortuary Affairs, and Military Funeral Honors: - Surveys to assess effectiveness and satisfaction with these programs - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is an information collection effort, not a product or service procurement - Notable Requirements: - Large-scale, recurring surveys and feedback mechanisms - Emphasis on improving government services and program effectiveness - Data collection supports decision-making for housing, workforce, and event management - Locations: - Washington Navy Yard, DC (federal facility) - 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA (federal office/contracting office)

Description

The Department of the Navy announces the extension of an approved public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. The collection involves surveys and information gathering related to military housing, workforce feedback, and event satisfaction. The purpose is to assess effectiveness, gather feedback, and improve services such as casualty assistance, military housing, and Marine Corps Marathon events. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the information collection.

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