The DoD must obtain the dental health status of members of the active and reserve components for deployment readiness. This form is designed to be completed by members' civilian dentists and provided to the members military organization for tracking dental health status. This form includes uses by active component members assigned to remote locations.
This is a reinstatement of a previously approved collection. Previous Burden estimates were generated based on the number of forms received overall. Upon further review, the number of Respondents was reduced to match only the Civilian Dentists participating in this process. This is an adjustment to more accurately reflect this collection.
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.