DOD Proposes Information Collection for Navy New Parent Support Program Evaluation

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense (DOD) has issued a 60-day notice for a proposed information collection regarding the Navy New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Evaluation Addendum. The collection aims to understand the benefits and limitations of using the Family Needs Screener as an intake tool. Public comments are requested by May 18, 2026.

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What changed

The Department of Defense, through the OUSD(P&R), is proposing a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection, titled "Navy New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Evaluation Addendum: Phase II" (OMB Control Number 0704-0645), seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the Family Needs Screener within the NPSP as an intake tool for identifying risk and protective factors for family violence and assessing services offered. The agency is soliciting public comment on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and clarity of the proposed collection, as well as methods to minimize respondent burden.

Individuals or households are the affected public. The estimated annual burden is 3,750 hours, with 15,000 respondents each providing one response averaging 15 minutes. Public comments must be received by May 18, 2026. While this is a consultation and not a binding rule, regulated entities, particularly those involved in family support programs or research, should review the proposed collection and consider submitting comments to influence its final form and ensure practical utility and minimal burden.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection for the Navy New Parent Support Program.
Submit comments to the Department of Defense by May 18, 2026, if relevant.

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Content

ACTION:

60-Day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(P&R), announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments
are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the

     information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information
     collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the
     burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other
     forms of information technology.

DATES:

Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 18, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods:

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Director of Administration and Management, Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency
Directorate, Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this
Federal Register
document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available
for public viewing on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection
instruments, please write to Military Community Advocacy, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 06G18, Alexandria, VA 22350, Dr. Lolita
Allen, (571) 256-4371.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Navy New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Evaluation Addendum: Phase II; OMB Control Number 0704-0645.

Needs and Uses: This information collection is necessary to better understand the benefits and limitations of using the Family Needs Screener
within Family Advocacy Program's New Parent Support Program NPSP as an intake tool to identify potential risk and protective
factors for family violence and services offered by NPSP.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 3,750.

Number of Respondents: 15,000.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 15,000.

Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.

Frequency: On Occasion.

Dated: March 13, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-05243 Filed 3-17-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P