This collection should be resubmitted with the correct racial and ethic categories per OMB guidance on these matters.
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The information is collected to determine the eligibility, overall competitive standing, scholastic, and leadership potential of candidates for an appointment to the USNA. An analysis of the information collected is made by the Admissions Board during the process in order to gauge the qualifications of individual candidates. Respondents are high school or college students applying for admission to the USNA, officials assisting with the application process, Chain of Command officials for active duty applicants, Blue and Gold Officers, and local law enforcement officials.
This is a reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Change in burden from the last approval of this collection and the publishing of the 60-Day FRN is due to an increase in respondents, as well as a better evaluation of the respondents and their time.
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.