# Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
**AGENCY:**
Department of the Navy, DOD.
**ACTION:**
Notice.
**SUMMARY:**
The Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, announces a proposed extension of an approved public 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 estimate 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 December 13, 2004.
**ADDRESSES:**
Send written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection to Commandant of the Marine Corps, (Code OR), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20380-1775.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
To request additional information or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, contact Ms. Carla Offer at (703) 784-9449.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
*Form Title and OMB Number:* Academic Certification for Marine Corps Officer Candidate Program; OMB Control Number 0703-0011.
*Needs and Uses:* Used by Marine Corps officer procurement personnel, this form provides a standardized method for determining the academic eligibility of applicants for all reserve officer candidate programs. Use of this form is the only accurate and specific method to determine a reserve officer applicant's academic qualifications. Each applicant interested in enrolling in an undergraduate or graduate reserve officer commission program completes and returns the form.
*Affected Public:* Individuals or households.
*Annual Burden Hours:* 875.
*Number of Respondents:* 3,500.
*Responses per Respondent:* 1.
*Average Burden per Response:* 15 minutes.
*Frequency:* On occasion.
(Authority: 44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A))
Dated: September 30, 2004.
S.K. Melancon,
Paralegal Specialist, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Alternate Federal Register Liaison Officer.