[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 127 (Monday, July 2, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30976-30977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-13905]


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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 USM-
164, Applicant Reference Check Questionnaire

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 June 5, 
2017, allowing for a 60-day comment period.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until August 1, 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 USM-164, Applicant 
Reference Check Questionnaire.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: USM-164.
    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:

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    Primary: Individuals (supervisors, peers, subordinates).
    Abstract: This form will primarily be used to collect applicant 
reference information. Reference checking is an objective evaluation of 
an applicant's past job performance based on information collected from 
key individuals (e.g., supervisors, peers, subordinates) who have known 
and worked with the applicant. Reference checking is a necessary 
supplement to the evaluation of resumes and other descriptions of 
training and experience, and allows the selecting official to hire 
applicants with a strong history of performance. The questions on this 
form have been developed following 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 
1,500 respondents will respond to the form, and it will take 
approximately 15-20 minutes to record their responses on 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 500 hours, which is equal to 1,500 (total # of 
annual responses) * 20 minutes.
    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: June 25, 2018.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2018-13905 Filed 6-29-18; 8:45 am]
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