[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 66 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17720-17721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-6899]


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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to 
request extension of three currently approved information collections. 
The first is used by individuals applying for a research card which is 
needed to use original archival records in a National Archives and 
Records Administration facility. The second is used in issuing a 
building pass to National Archives and Records Administration 
volunteers and employees of NARA contractors so that they can enter 
NARA facilities to perform their duties. The third is used by 
individuals who wish to volunteer at the National Archives Building, 
the National Archives at College Park, regional records services 
facilities, and Presidential Libraries. The public is invited to 
comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 6, 2005, to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments 
(NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 
Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or faxed to 301-837-3213; or 
electronically mailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement 
should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301-837-1694, 
or fax number 301-837-3213.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Public Law 104-13), NARA invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The 
comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following 
points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary 
for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy 
of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of 
the collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected 
by these collections. The comments that are submitted will be 
summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the 
following information collection:

    1. Title: Researcher Application.
    OMB Number: 3095-0016.
    Agency Form Number: NA Form 14003.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-
profit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal, State, local or tribal 
government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,728.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,030 hours.
    Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 
1254.6. The collection is an application for a research card. 
Respondents are individuals who wish to use original archival records 
in a NARA facility. NARA uses the information to screen individuals, to 
identify which types of records they should use, and to allow further 
contact.

    2. Title: Request for and Record of Pass.
    OMB Number: 3095-0026.
    Agency Form Number: NA Form 6006.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit organizations and institutions, and Federal government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100 hours.
    Abstract: The collection of information is necessary as a security 
measure to protect employees, information, and property in NARA 
facilities and to facilitate the issuance of passes. Use of the form is 
authorized by 44 U.S.C. 2104. Respondents who are contractors are given 
a building pass which expires at the end of each fiscal year; those who 
are volunteers are given a pass valid for 2 years. At the NARA College 
Park facility, individuals receive an access card with the pass that is 
electronically coded to permit access to secure zones ranging from a 
general nominal level to stricter access levels for classified records 
zones. The access card system is part of the security management system 
which meets the accreditation standards of the Government intelligence 
agencies for storage of classified information, and serves to comply 
with E.O. 12958.

    3. Title: Volunteer Service Application Form.
    OMB Number: 3095-0060.
    Agency Form Number: NA Form 6045.
    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

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    Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 575 hours.
    Abstract: NARA uses volunteer resources to enhance its services to 
the public and to further its mission of providing ready access to 
essential evidence. Volunteers assist in outreach and public programs 
and provide technical and research support for administrative, 
archival, library, and curatorial staff. NARA needs a standard way to 
recruit volunteers and assess the qualifications of potential 
volunteers. The NA Form 6045, Volunteer Service Application Form, will 
be used by members of the public to signal their interest in being a 
NARA volunteer and to identify their qualifications for this work.

    Dated: April 1, 2005.
Shelly L. Myers,
Deputy Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-6899 Filed 4-6-05; 8:45 am]
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