[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 187 (Friday, September 25, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 60492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21253]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0103]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested Submission for Review: Electronic Submission Form 
for Requests for Corrective Action, Whistleblower Protection for 
Federal Bureau of Investigation Employees

AGENCY: Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management, Department of 
Justice.

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, 
Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM), will be 
submitting this 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 information collection is a 
Request for Corrective Action Form, available on OARM's public website, 
for current and former employees of, or applicants for employment with, 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who wish to file a claim of 
whistleblower reprisal.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until 
October 26, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and/or suggestions 
regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding 
the estimated public burden and associated response time, 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;
    (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 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.
    (2) Title of Form/Collection: Request for Corrective Action Form
    (3) The agency form number, if any/the applicable component of the 
department sponsoring the collection: No form number/Office of Attorney 
Recruitment and Management, Justice Management Division, U.S. 
Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected Public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Individuals. The application form is 
submitted voluntarily by individuals who are current or former 
employees of, or applicants for employment with, the FBI who allege 
reprisal for their whistleblowing activities.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated to respond/reply: An average of 15 respondents per 
year, and an average of three hours to complete the form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: About 45 hours.
    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: September 22, 2020.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020-21253 Filed 9-24-20; 8:45 am]
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