[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 176 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54803-54804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22899]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0094]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Applications for Special Deputation

AGENCY: U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), 
will be submitting the following information collection request to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
at 80 FR 39800, on July 10, 2015, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until October 13, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments 
especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact 
Nicole Feuerstein, Publications Specialist, U.S. Marshals Service, CS-
3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001 (phone: 202-307-5168). Written 
comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530 or 
sent to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the 
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 
information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:

--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;
--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;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and/or
--Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Applications for Special 
Deputation.
    3. The agency form number: The form numbers are USM-3A and USM-3C.
    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 
4,500 respondents will complete a 10 minute form (Form USM-3C).
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 2,250 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: September 8, 2015.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2015-22899 Filed 9-10-15; 8:45 am]
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