The NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps is
the uniformed service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, a bureau of the United States Department of
Commerce. The NOAA Corps provides a cadre of professionals trained
in engineering, earth sciences, oceanography, meteorology,
fisheries science, and other related disciplines who serve their
country by supporting NOAA's mission of surveying the Earth's
oceans, coasts, and atmosphere to ensure the economic and physical
well-being of the Nation. NOAA Corps officers operate vessels and
aircraft engaged in scientific missions and serve in leadership
positions throughout NOAA. Persons wishing to apply for an
appointment in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps must submit an
application package that consists of form 56-42, three letters of
recommendation using form 56-42A and official college transcripts.
Applicants must also complete an interview with a NOAA Corps
officer.
US Code:
33 USC Chapter 43 Name of Law: Application for Appointment in
the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
Significant changes have been
made to both estimated total burden hours and estimated total cost
to the public. Estimated total burden hours to the public have been
increased by 1,245 percent. This increase reflects two adjustments
and two program changes: Adjustments: a trend of increasing numbers
of applicants as well as increased recruiting efforts, and
correction of the underestimation of time required to complete the
previous version of the form Program changes: the addition of two
essay questions to NOAA Form 56-42, 3), as well as a requirement
that all applicants to complete an interview. Estimated total
annual cost to the public has been increased by 340 percent. This
is also a reflection of the trend of increasing numbers of
applicants and increased recruiting efforts. It also accounts for a
general increase in postage costs, and costs for each applicants
travel (this last related to the program change, the requirement to
complete an interview with an appropriate NOAA Corps officer).
$6,000
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No
Uncollected
Uncollected
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Uncollected
Holly Jablonski
3017137731
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form NOAA Form 56-42 Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview
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Application for Commission in the NOAA Officer Corps and Interview