[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 12205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04511]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0094]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved 
Collection; Applications for Special Deputation

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

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Department of Justice (DOJ), 
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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until April 4, 2022.

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 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

    Type of Information Collection: Extension with change of a 
currently approved collection.
    The Title of the Form/Collection: Applications for Special 
Deputation.
    The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number: Form USM-3A and USM-3C.
    Component: U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Justice.
    Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Federal government and State/local government.
    Other: [None].
    Abstract: 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.
    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 
5,500 respondents will complete a 10 minute form (Form USM-3C).
    An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with 
the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this 
collection is 1 hour, which is equal to (14 (total # of annual 
responses) * 4 minutes = 56 minutes or 1 hour).
    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: February 28, 2022.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-04511 Filed 3-2-22; 8:45 am]
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