Distinguished Visitor (DV)/Friends of the Navy (FON) Embark Request
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
08/25/2023
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Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
3,000
0
750
0
20,978
0
The purpose of the Distinguished Visitor (DV)/Friends of the Navy (FON) Embark is to facilitate embarkation on U.S. Navy surface ships or submarines and determine embarkation qualification. This information may also be used for notification of next of kin in the event of death or serious injury or to permit transmission of public affairs information from the Navy to the individual concerned. Completion of the information is completely voluntary; however, failure to provide required information may result in denial of embarkation request.
US Code:
10 USC 5013
Name of Law: Secretary of the Navy
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.