[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 39261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-16085]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested: Applications for Special Deputations

ACTION: 30-day Notice of information collection under review.

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    The Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service will be submitting 
the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
established review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 
The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 77, 
Number 80, on page 24739, on April 25, 2012, allowing for a 60 day 
comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until August 1, 2012. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Nicole 
Feuerstein, U.S. Marshals Service, CS-3, 10th Fl., 2604 Jefferson Davis 
Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22301.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Comments should address one or more of the following four 
points:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including the use of automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques of other forms 
of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of 
responses.
    Overview of this information collection:
    1. Type of information collection: New collection.
    2. The title of the form/collection: Applications for Special 
Deputation.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: USM-3A and USM-
3C. U.S. Marshals Service.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Federal government and State/local 
government. Form USM-3A Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring 
Federal Agency Information; Form USM-3C Group Special Deputation 
Request. The collection of information for these forms is authorized by 
28 U.S.C. 562. The USMS is authorized to deputize selected persons to 
perform the functions of a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal whenever the law 
enforcement needs of the USMS so require and as designated by the 
Associate Attorney General pursuant to 28 CFR 0.19(a)(3). USMS Special 
Deputation files serve as a centralized record of the special 
deputations granted by the USMS to assist in tracking, controlling and 
monitoring the Special Deputation Program.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 6,000 respondents will complete a 15 minute form (Form USM-3A) and 
5,500 respondents will complete a 10 minute form (Form USM-3C).
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with this collection: There are an estimated 2417 annual total burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, Justice Management Division, United 
States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, 145 N Street NE., Room 2E-508, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: June 26, 2012.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2012-16085 Filed 6-29-12; 8:45 am]
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