Pentagon Wants to Collect Mystery Information From Citizens
Published Date: 1/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of the Army is asking for approval to keep collecting info from surviving family members who want a Survivor Access Card. This card lets eligible survivors visit Army bases easily to get services and attend events. If you’re affected, you have until February 10, 2025, to share your thoughts—no cost involved, just a simple one-hour form to fill out.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Survivor Access Card preserves base access
If you are an eligible surviving family member (those eligible for the Gold Star or Next of Kin Lapel Button), you can apply for a Survivor Access Card (IMCOM Form 44, OMB Control Number 0702-0152) that grants unescorted access to Army installations to receive services, attend events, and view memorials. The Army expects about 670 applications per year for this card.
One-hour application time burden
Applying for the Survivor Access Card requires completing IMCOM Form 44, which the Army estimates takes about 1 hour per response. The collection is voluntary, affects about 670 respondents annually, and carries no fee.
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