# Proposed Collection; Comment Request
**AGENCY:**
The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), Department of Defense (DoD).
**ACTION:**
Information collection notice.
**SUMMARY:**
In compliance with the *Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,* the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: 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; 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.
**DATES:**
Consideration will be given to all comments received by May 17, 2021.
**ADDRESSES:**
You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods:
*Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
*Mail:* The DoD cannot receive written comments at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Comments should be sent electronically to the docket listed above.
*Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this *Federal Register* document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at *http://www.regulations.gov* as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 06E22, Alexandria, VA 22350, Kisha Wilkins, 571-372-2238.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
*Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number:* DoD Telework Agreement; DD Form 2946; 0704-XXXX.
*Needs and Uses:* Information is collected to register individuals as participants in the DoD alternative workplace program; to manage and document the duties of participants; and to fund, evaluate and report on program activity. All employees who are authorized to telework shall complete a DD Form 2946. The DD Form 2946 shall be signed and dated by the employee and supervisor and maintained by the employee's supervisor. Components are encouraged to include a DD Form 2946 in the new employee on-boarding packages for those employees occupying telework eligible positions to ensure that they are aware of their telework responsibilities, should telework be offered or requested.
*Affected Public:* Individuals or households.
*Annual Burden Hours:* 186,667.
*Number of Respondents:* 560,000.
*Responses per Respondent:* 1.
*Annual Responses:* 560,000.
*Average Burden per Response:* 20 minutes.
*Frequency:* On occasion.
Respondents are individuals participating in the DoD alternative workplace program (telework).
Dated: March 12, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.