National Security Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested, 45151-45152 [2010-18868]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 147 / Monday, August 2, 2010 / Notices Justice, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW., National Security Division, Counterespionage Section/Registration Unit, Bond Building—Room 9300, Washington, DC 20530. If you need a copy of the collection instrument with instructions, or have additional information, please contact the Registration Unit at 202–514–1216. 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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: Extension of currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Supplemental Statement (Foreign Agents). (3) The agency form number and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: NSD–2. National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Pursuant to Section 212 of Public Law 110–81, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA), the FARA registration forms recently submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, contain fillable-fileable, and E-signature capabilities, and the E-Filing system under development and near completion will permit registrants to file their registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration Unit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FARA E–Filing will be accessed via the FARA public Web site located at https://www.fara.gov, and will provide instructions to assist registrants in VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:04 Jul 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 completing, signing and submitting the forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically pay the required registration fees via online credit or debit card payments. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, and individuals or households. The form is required by the provisions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611, et seq., must be filed by the foreign agent within thirty days after the expiration of each period of six months succeeding the original filing date, and must contain accurate and complete information with respect to the foreign agent’s activities, receipts and expenditures. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average response: The total estimated number of responses is 491 respondents at 1.375 hours (1 hour and 22 minutes) per response (2 responses annually). (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 1,375 annual burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, Suite 2E–502, 145 N Street, NE., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: July 28, 2010. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2010–18865 Filed 7–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124–0006] National Security Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested 60–Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Exhibit A to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). ACTION: The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting 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 is published to obtain comments from the PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45151 public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until October 1, 2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please write to U.S. Department of Justice, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW., National Security Division, Counterespionage Section/Registration Unit, Bond Building—Room 9300, Washington, DC 20530. If you need a copy of the collection instrument with instructions, or have additional information, please contact the Registration Unit at 202–514–1216. 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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: Extension of currently approved information collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Exhibit A to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: NSD–3. National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Pursuant to Section 212 of Public Law 110–81, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA), the FARA registration forms recently E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 45152 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 147 / Monday, August 2, 2010 / Notices submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, contain fillable-fileable, and E-signature capabilities, and the E– Filing system under development and near completion will permit registrants to file their registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration Unit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FARA E–Filing will be accessed via the FARA public website located at https:// www.fara.gov, and will provide instructions to assist registrants in completing, signing and submitting the forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically pay the required registration fees via online credit or debit card payments. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, and individuals or households. The form is used to register foreign agents as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611, et seq., must set forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign principal, and must be utilized within 10 days of date contract is made or when initial activity occurs, whichever is first. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average response: The total estimated number of responses is 164 at approximately .49 hours (29 minutes) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 80 annual total burden hours associated with this information collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, Suite 2E–502, 145 N Street, NE., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: July 28, 2010. Lynn Bryant Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2010–18868 Filed 7–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES [OMB Number 1124–0004] National Security Division: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Exhibit B to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). ACTION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:04 Jul 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), will be submitting 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 is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ‘‘sixty days’’ until October 1, 2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. If you have comments, suggestions, or additional information, especially regarding the estimated public burden or associated response time, please write to U.S. Department of Justice, 10th & Constitution Avenue, NW., National Security Division, Counterespionage Section/Registration Unit, Bond Building—Room 9300, Washington, DC 20530. If you need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or have additional information, please contact the Registration Unit at (202) 514–1216. 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 agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; —Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 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: Extension of currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Exhibit B to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 collection: Form Number: NSD–4. National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Pursuant to Section 212 of Public Law 110–81, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA), the FARA registration forms recently submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, contain fillable-fileable, and E-signature capabilities, and the E– Filing system under development and near completion will permit registrants to file their registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration Unit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FARA E–Filing will be accessed via the FARA public Web site located at https://www.fara.gov, and will provide instructions to assist registrants in completing, signing and submitting the forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically pay the required registration fees via online credit or debit card payments. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions, and individuals or households. The form is required by the provisions of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq., and must set forth the agreement or understanding between the registrant and each of his foreign principals, as well as, the nature and method of performance of such agreement or understanding, and the existing or proposed activities engaged in or to be engaged in, including political activities, by the registrant for the foreign principal. (5) An estimate of the total number of responses and the amount of time estimated for an average response: The total estimated number of responses is 164 at approximately .33 hours (20 minutes) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 54 annual total burden hours associated with this collection. If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, Suite 2E–502, 145 N Street, NE., Washington, DC 20530. Dated: July 28, 2010. Lynn Bryant, Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2010–18869 Filed 7–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 147 (Monday, August 2, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45151-45152]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-18868]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1124-0006]


National Security Division; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Exhibit A 
to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents).

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Security Division (NSD), 
will be submitting 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 is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
``sixty days'' until October 1, 2010. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please write to U.S. Department of Justice, 10th & 
Constitution Avenue, NW., National Security Division, Counterespionage 
Section/Registration Unit, Bond Building--Room 9300, Washington, DC 
20530. If you need a copy of the collection instrument with 
instructions, or have additional information, please contact the 
Registration Unit at 202-514-1216.
    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 agencies estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; 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: Extension of currently approved 
information collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Exhibit A to Registration 
Statement (Foreign Agents).
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: NSD-
3. National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Pursuant to 
Section 212 of Public Law 110-81, the Honest Leadership and Open 
Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA), the FARA registration forms recently

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submitted to OMB for 3 year renewal approvals, contain fillable-
fileable, and E-signature capabilities, and the E-Filing system under 
development and near completion will permit registrants to file their 
registration forms electronically to the FARA Registration Unit, 24 
hours a day, seven days a week. FARA E-Filing will be accessed via the 
FARA public website located at https://www.fara.gov, and will provide 
instructions to assist registrants in completing, signing and 
submitting the forms, as well as instructions on how to electronically 
pay the required registration fees via online credit or debit card 
payments.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit, not-
for-profit institutions, and individuals or households. The form is 
used to register foreign agents as required by the Foreign Agents 
Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611, et seq., must set 
forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign 
principal, and must be utilized within 10 days of date contract is made 
or when initial activity occurs, whichever is first.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average response: The total estimated number 
of responses is 164 at approximately .49 hours (29 minutes) per 
response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 80 annual total burden 
hours associated with this information collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 
Suite 2E-502, 145 N Street, NE., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: July 28, 2010.
Lynn Bryant
Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2010-18868 Filed 7-30-10; 8:45 am]
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