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Privacy Act Exemption for Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records CIG-04
The DoD Office of Inspector General proposes to exempt the Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records (CIG-04) system of records from certain Privacy Act provisions. The exemption is justified based on national security and law enforcement requirements to avoid interference during criminal investigations. Comments are due by June 9, 2026.
Rescinding Investigative Files System of Records CIG-06
The DoD Office of Inspector General rescinded SORN CIG-06, 'Investigative Files,' effective April 10, 2026. The records previously maintained under this system will now be included in CIG-04, 'Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records (IGCIR),' also published in today's Federal Register. Comments on this rescindment may be submitted via regulations.gov or mail.
Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records System Modified and Retitled
The DoD OIG published a modified Privacy Act System of Records Notice retitling and consolidating records from CIG-04 and CIG-06 into a single 'Inspector General Criminal Investigation Records (IGCIR)' system. The notice updates routine uses, adds exemptions, and supports external oversight information sharing. Comments on the Routine Uses are accepted through May 11, 2026.
TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration Extended 5 Years
The Department of Defense announced a five-year extension of the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD), running from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031. The demonstration covers certified labor doulas, certified lactation consultants, and certified lactation counselors as extra medical maternal health providers. The Department is soliciting public comments on the CBSD and its potential integration into the permanent TRICARE Basic benefit.
Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Canine Training Center Adoption Application
TSA has forwarded Information Collection Request 1652-0067 to OMB for review and extension of the currently approved collection for the Canine Training Center Adoption Program. The collection involves information from individuals seeking to adopt TSA canines. Written comments are due by May 11, 2026.
60-Day Information Collection Notice - Community Strengths and Themes Assessment (CSTA)
The Defense Health Agency has published a 60-day notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act announcing a proposed extension of the Community Strengths and Themes Assessment (CSTA), OMB Control Number 0720-CSTA. The assessment collects health and quality-of-life data from Active-Duty Service Members, their Family members, Civilian personnel, and military Retirees to support military community health improvement plans. Public comments are requested by June 5, 2026.
Community Strengths and Themes Assessment Information Collection Notice
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a 60-day notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act seeking public comment on a proposed information collection: the Community Strengths and Themes Assessment (CSTA), OMB Control Number 0720-CSTA. The assessment aims to collect health and quality-of-life data from Active Duty Service Members, their families, civilian personnel, and military retirees to support military community health improvement plans and force readiness.
Army Radiation Permit Application Information Collection
The Department of the Army announces a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeking public comment by June 5, 2026 on the Application for Army Radiation Permit (OMB Control No. 0702-0109). Non-Army entities, including civilian contractors, must provide information to process permits for ionizing radiation sources on Army installations. The collection affects 235 respondents with an estimated annual burden of 470 hours.
Public Comment Form for Army Department Regulatory Review
The U.S. Department of the Army has opened a 60-day public comment period through regulations.gov (Docket USA_FRDOC_0001-1219). The comment form allows individuals, organizations, and anonymous commenters to submit feedback on Army regulatory matters. Comments may include attachments up to 10MB in various formats.
Proposed Collection Under Paperwork Reduction Act
The U.S. Army Department published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice provides a 62-day comment period ending June 5, 2026. This is a standard administrative procedure for federal agencies to solicit input on planned data collection activities.