Department of the Army Information Collection Notice

Regs.gov: Army Department

Published February 9th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of the Army is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the Army Youth Program Evaluation Survey. This survey aims to assess the impact of the Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) Youth Program on family well-being and Soldier mission focus. Public comments are due by April 13, 2026.

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What changed

The Department of the Army, through its Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-1, has issued a 60-day notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection, the Army Youth Program Evaluation Survey (OMB Control Number 0702-CYSS). This survey is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of the Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS) Youth Program by comparing outcomes between participating and non-participating Army families. The collection is designed to assess impacts on Soldier mission focus and family/youth well-being.

Regulated entities, specifically individuals or households within the Army community, are invited to submit comments by April 13, 2026, regarding the necessity, utility, accuracy, and clarity of the proposed information collection. The agency is particularly interested in suggestions to enhance data quality and minimize respondent burden. While this is a consultation notice and not an enforcement action, feedback is crucial for shaping the final information collection instruments and ensuring their practical utility and compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

What to do next

Review the proposed Army Youth Program Evaluation Survey for potential impact.
Submit comments on the survey's necessity, utility, and burden by April 13, 2026.
Consult with legal and compliance teams regarding any potential implications for Army families.

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ACTION:

60-Day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Army (USA) 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 April 13, 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 Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-1

     (DAIN-PR), 2530 Crystal Dr., 6th Floor Taylor Bldg., Arlington, VA 22202-394, Ms. Dorie Hickson, 571-256-8682.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Army Youth Program Evaluation Survey; OMB Control Number 0702-CYSS.

Needs and Uses: The USA is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection designed to conduct an outcome evaluation of its Child,
Youth, and School Services (CYSS) Youth Program. This evaluation will formally assess the program's impacts on Soldier mission
focus, as well as overall family and youth well-being. To gather this information, a confidential online survey will be administered
to two distinct groups of Army parents: those with children participating in the CYSS program and a comparison group with
non-participating children. The resulting data will be used to analyze and compare outcomes between the two groups, providing
an evidence-based assessment of program effectiveness and guiding future improvements to these critical family support services.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 100.

Number of Respondents: 300.

Responses per Respondent: 2.

Annual Responses: 600.

Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes.

Frequency: Twice. This is planned as a two-timepoint study, with data collections occurring approximately four months apart.

Dated: February 9, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-02728 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P