[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19113-19114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09181]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

U.S. Marshals Service

[OMB Number 1105--NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Form CSO-
005, Preliminary Background Check Form

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 submit 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. The proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on January 
17, 2018, allowing for a 60-day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until May 31, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated 
response time, have suggestions, need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions, or desire any 
other additional information, please contact Nicole Timmons either by 
mail at CG-3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 202-236-2646. 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 20503 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;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
--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: New collection.
    (2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Form CSO-005, Preliminary 
Background Check Form.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: CSO-005.
    Component: U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Court Security Officers/Special Security Officer (CSO/SSO) 
Applicants.

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    Abstract: The CSO-005 Preliminary Background Check Form is used to 
collect applicant information for CSO/SSO positions. The applicant 
information provided to USMS from the Vendor gives information about 
which District and Facility the applicant will be working, the 
applicant's personal information, prior employment verification, 
employment performance and current financial status. The information 
allows the selecting official to hire applicants with a strong history 
of employment performance and financial responsibility. The questions 
on this form have been developed from the OPM, MSPB and DOJ ``Best 
Practice'' guidelines for reference checking.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 
750 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent 
approximately 60 minutes to complete the form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 750 hours, which is equal to 750 (total # of annual 
responses) * 1 (60 mins).
    (7) An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: N/A.
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 26, 2018.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2018-09181 Filed 4-30-18; 8:45 am]
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