Opportunity
Federal Register #DOD-2026-OS-1783
Request for Public Comment on Information Collection for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Buyer
Defense Department
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
DOD-2026-OS-1783
The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), is requesting public comment on its proposed information collection for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) - Purpose: - Collect information using DD Form 2792 (Family Member Medical Summary) and DD Form 2792-1 (Special Education/Early Intervention Summary) - Identify special medical and educational needs of military dependents - Enroll sponsors in EFMP and assess service availability during assignments and overseas relocations - Advise civilian employees about services for family members with special needs in overseas locations - Unique Requirements: - Public input requested on necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of the collection - Suggestions sought for minimizing respondent burden, including through automation or technology - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an information collection request rather than a procurement of products or services.
Description
The Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)) is proposing a public information collection related to the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). This collection involves forms DD Form 2792 and DD Form 2792-1, which identify special medical and educational needs of military dependents to ensure these needs are considered during assignment to new locations. The information collected will be used to enroll sponsors in the EFMP, assess the availability of medical and educational services, and advise civilian employees about services for family members with special needs in overseas locations. Public comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and clarity of this information collection.