[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 223 (Tuesday, November 21, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55347-55348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-25113]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Information Collection; Financial Information Security Request 
Form

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and 
organizations on the extension of a currently approved information 
collection; Financial Information Security Request Form (0596-0204).

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 22, 
2018 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date 
will be considered to the extent practicable.

ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to USDA-
Forest Service, Attn: Rico Clarke, Financial Policy, Sidney Yates 
Federal Building: 201 14th St. SW., Washington, DC 20250. Comments also 
may be submitted via email to: [email protected]. The public may 
inspect comments received at the above address during normal business 
hours. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (703) 605-4938 to 
facilitate entry to the building.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rico Clarke, Director of Financial 
Policy, (703) 605-4938. Individuals who use telecommunications for the 
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at (800) 877-8339, 
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through 
Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Financial Information Security Request Form.
    OMB Number: 0596-0204.
    Expiration Date of Approval: 02/28/18.
    Type of Request: Extension without Revision.
    Abstract: The majority of the Forest Service's financial records 
are in databases stored at the National Finance Center (NFC). The 
Forest Service uses employees and contractors to maintain these 
financial records. The employees and contractors must have access to 
NFC to perform their duties.
    The Forest Service uses an electronic form FS-6500-214, Financial 
Information Security Request Form, to apply to NFC for access for a 
specific employee or contractor. Due to program management decisions 
and budget constraints, it has been determined that contractors will 
need to complete and submit the form.
    The contractor and the Forest Service systems provide the 
information necessary to complete form FS-6500-214. The contractor 
verifies completion of two courses within the last year: Privacy Act 
Basics and IT (Information Technology) Security. The contractor then 
enters their short name assigned by the Forest Service. Using the short 
name, the screen is populated with information that the contractor can 
change if incorrect. The information includes: Name, work email, work 
telephone number, and job title. The contractor checks the box for a 
non-federal employee and provides the expiration date of the contract. 
The contractor then selects the databases and actions needed. Based on 
the database(s) selected, the contractor provides additional 
information regarding the financial systems, work location, access 
scope, etc. Once the form is submitted to the client security officer, 
a one-page agreement automatically prints, which the contractor and 
client security officer sign. The agreement is a certification 
statement that acknowledges the contractor's recognition of the 
sensitive nature of the information and agrees to use the information 
only for authorized purposes. The information collected is shared with 
those managing or overseeing the financial systems used by the Forest 
Service, this includes auditors.
    Estimate of Annual Burden: 10 minutes.
    Type of Respondents: Contracted employees.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 9,549.
    Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 3.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 4,774 hours.
    Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information 
is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the 
functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have 
practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency's 
estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance

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the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 
and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or 
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    All comments received in response to this notice, including names 
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. 
Comments will be summarized and included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget approval.

    Dated: November 3, 2017.
Antoine L. Dixon,
Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
[FR Doc. 2017-25113 Filed 11-20-17; 8:45 am]
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