# Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
**AGENCY:**
Department of the Navy, DOD.
**ACTION:**
Notice.
**SUMMARY:**
The U.S. Marine Corps announces a proposed extension of an approved information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimated of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) 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.
**DATES:**
Consideration will be given to all comments received by January 7, 2003
**ADDRESSES:**
Send written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection to Marine Corps Recruiting Command, (Code MROR), 3280 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-5103.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
To request additional information or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, contact Gunnery Sergeant Ricardo Hudson at (703) 784-9449.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
*Form Title and OMB Number:* Personal Information Questionnaire; OMB Control No. 0703-0012.
*Needs and Uses:* The Personal Information Questionnaire is used to provide Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps with a standardized method in rating officer program applicants in the areas of character, leadership, ability, and suitability for a service as a commissioned officer.
*Affected Public:* Individuals or households.
*Annual Burden Hours:* 8,350.
*Number of Respondents:* 16,700.
*Responses per Respondent:* 1.
*Average Burden per Response:* 30 minutes.
*Frequency:* On occasion.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Dated: October 30, 2002.
R.E. Vincent, II,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer.