Federal Register #2026-12161

DoD Seeks Public Comment on Military Spouse Priority Placement Program Information Collection

This opportunity concerns a Department of Defense (DoD) request for public comment on an information collection related to the Military Spouse Priority Placement Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Secretary - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - Purpose: - Collect information via the Military Spouse Priority Placement Program Self-Certification Checklist - Checklist is required for military spouses seeking priority consideration for federal positions (GS-15 and below or equivalent) at DoD activities in the U.S., territories, and possessions - Requirements: - Applicants must provide evidence of appointment eligibility and marriage to an active-duty military member - Permanent-change-of-station orders are required as supporting documentation - The collection is mandatory for applicants to certify preference eligibility - Volume: - Estimated 277,448 annual responses - Significant annual burden hours associated with the collection - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement is involved, as this is an information collection request only

Description

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal for collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act and is requesting comments within a 30-day period. The information collection involves the Military Spouse Priority Placement Program Self-Certification Checklist, which military spouses must complete to receive priority consideration for certain federal positions. The collection will be used to certify preference eligibility for military spouses applying for jobs at Department of Defense activities. The notice includes details on the number of respondents, burden hours, and contact information for further inquiries.

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