Army Department Information Collection Notice Comment Period

Regs.gov: Army Department

Published January 28th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking OMB clearance for a revision to the Military Star credit program information collection. This notice provides details on the number of respondents, burden hours, and the purpose of collecting information for creditworthiness assessments.

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What changed

The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange), has submitted a revision to the Military Star credit program information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance. This notice is a 30-day information collection request, seeking public comment by March 4, 2026. The collection, OMB Control Number 0702-0137, involves approximately 130,854 respondents annually, with an average burden of 2 minutes per response, totaling 4,362 annual burden hours. The information is voluntarily provided by authorized Exchange patrons to assess creditworthiness for the Military Star card, manage accounts, and facilitate purchases.

Regulated entities, specifically consumers applying for the Military Star card, should be aware that this is a revision to an existing collection. While the comment period is open until March 4, 2026, the primary impact is on the operational aspects of the Exchange's credit program. No new obligations are imposed on the public by this notice itself, as the collection is voluntary. However, the information gathered is crucial for the Exchange's mission to support service members and fund Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs. Interested parties can submit comments to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection for the Military Star credit program.
Submit comments to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain by March 4, 2026, if applicable.

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Content

ACTION:

30-Day information collection notice.

SUMMARY:

The DoD has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act.

DATES:

Consideration will be given to all comments received by March 4, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication
of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using
the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Reginald Lucas, (571) 372-7574, whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Exchange Credit Program; OMB Control Number 0702-0137.

Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Number of Respondents: 130,854.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 130,854.

Average Burden per Response: 2 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 4,362.

Needs and Uses: The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) is collecting this information to operate the Military Star credit program.
This program is essential for the proper performance of the Exchange's mission as mandated by Title 10 United States Code
section 2481, which requires the Exchange to enhance the quality of life for service members and generate earnings to support
Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs.

The information is used to determine an applicant's creditworthiness and eligibility for the Military Star card, which facilitates
retail and military clothing purchases. For approved applicants, the information is used to manage their account, provide
statements, and, if necessary, to collect government debts.

The affected public includes authorized Exchange patrons who voluntarily apply for credit. Without this information collection,
the Exchange would be unable to assess credit risk or manage its credit program, hindering its ability to support its patrons
and generate funds for critical FMWR programs.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Dated: January 28, 2026. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2026-01957 Filed 1-30-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P