Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Published Date: 7/29/2026
Notice
Summary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy announces the proposed extension of an approved public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Navy DV/FON Embarkation Form Burden
If you request to embark on a U.S. Navy ship or submarine under the Distinguished Visitor (DV) or Friends of the Navy (FON) programs, you must complete OPNAV Form 5720/11 (OMB Control Number 0703-0060). The Navy collects eligibility and qualification information — including physical and medical soundness — to ensure safety and security; the form is completed as required, about 3,000 responses per year, averaging 15 minutes per response for a total of 750 annual burden hours.
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