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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1124–0001]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension
With Non-Substantive Changes of a
Previously Approved Collection;
Registration Statement of Foreign
Agents (NSD–1)
Foreign Agents Registration Act
(FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and
Export Control Section (CES), National
Security Division, U.S. Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 30-day notice.
AGENCY:
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. This proposed
information collection was previously
published in the Federal Register on
February 6, 2017, allowing for a 60 day
comment period. There were no
comments received.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for an additional 30
days until May 11, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional 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 contact
Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents
Registration Act (FARA) Unit, BICN
Building, Room 1300, 600 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20530. 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
OIRA_submissions@omb.eop.gov.
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
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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/or
—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 a currently approved
collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
Registration Statement (Foreign Agents).
3. The agency form number: Form
NSD–1.
4. Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract:
Primary: Private Sector, Business or
other for-profit.
Other: Not-for-profit institutions, and
individuals.
Abstract: This form contains
registration statement information used
for registering foreign agents under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938,
as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.
5. An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: It is estimated that there are 61
respondents, at approximately 1 hour
and 22 minutes (1.375 hours) per
response to complete.
6. An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 83.875 annual burden hours.
(61 respondents × 1 hour and 22
minutes (1.375) = 83.875 hours).
7. Registrants/foreign agents and the
general public are alerted that in the
future, the National Security Division
will complete its ongoing multi-year
design review, testing, and requirements
enhancement efforts to offer a web form
version of form NSD–1. NSD continues
to make progress in enhancing the
functionality of FARA eFile. Personnel
are in the process of developing new
web form versions of the current fillable
FARA registration forms with the intent
of providing greater standardization,
improved intuitive features, and less
burdensome requirements that will
benefit foreign agents who are required
to register under FARA.
New capabilities are expected to
improve online search capabilities. NSD
is confident that the new features will
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offer an enhanced system, promoting
greater transparency.
If additional information is required
contact: Melody D. 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 6, 2017.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1124–0002]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension
With Non-Substantive Changes of a
Previously Approved Collection
Supplemental Statement of Foreign
Agents (NSD–2)
Foreign Agents Registration Act
(FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and
Export Control Section (CES), National
Security Division, U.S. Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 30-day notice.
AGENCY:
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. This proposed
information collection was previously
published in the Federal Register at 82
FR 9396, on February 06, 2017, allowing
for a 60 day comment period. There
were no comments received.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for an additional 30
days until May 11, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional 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 contact
Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents
Registration Act (FARA) Unit, BICN
Building, Room 1300, 600 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20530. Written
comments and/or suggestions can also
be directed to the Office of Management
and Budget, Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Attention
SUMMARY:
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Department of Justice Desk Officer,
Washington, DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_
submissions@omb.eop.gov.
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;
—Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and/or
—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.
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Overview of This Information
Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection:
Extension of a currently approved
collection.
(2) The Title of the Form/Collection:
Supplemental Statement (Foreign
Agents).
(3) The agency form number: Form
NSD–2.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract:
Primary: Private Sector, Business or
other for-profit.
Other: Not-for-profit institutions, and
individuals.
Abstract: This form contains
registration statement information used
for registering foreign agents under the
Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938,
as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.
5 An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: It is estimated that there are
288 respondents, 2 responses annually
per each registrant or approximately 576
responses, at approximately 2 hours and
3 minutes (2.063 hours) per response to
complete.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: 1,188.29 annual burden
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hours. (288 respondents × 2 = 576
responses × 2 hours and 3 minutes
(2.063) = 1,188.29 hours).
(7) Registrants/foreign agents and the
general public are alerted that in the
future, the National Security Division
will complete its ongoing multi-year
design review, testing, and requirements
enhancement efforts to offer a web form
version of form NSD–2. NSD continues
to make progress in enhancing the
functionality of FARA eFile. Personnel
are in the process of developing new
web form versions of the current fillable
FARA registration forms with the intent
of providing greater standardization,
improved intuitive features, and less
burdensome requirements that will
benefit foreign agents who are required
to register under FARA. New
capabilities are expected to improve
online search capabilities. NSD is
confident that the new features will
offer an enhanced system, promoting
greater transparency.
If additional information is required
contact: Melody D. 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 6, 2017.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017–07206 Filed 4–10–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1124–0006]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension
With Non-Substantive Changes of a
Previously Approved Collection
Exhibit A to Registration Statement of
Foreign Agents (NSD–3)
Foreign Agents Registration Act
(FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and
Export Control Section (CES), National
Security Division, U.S. Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 30-day notice.
AGENCY:
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. This proposed
information collection was previously
SUMMARY:
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published in the Federal Register at 82
FR 9395, on February 06, 2017, allowing
for a 60 day comment period. There
were no comments received.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
will be accepted for an additional 30
days until May 11, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional 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 contact
Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents
Registration Act (FARA) Unit, BICN
Building, Room 1300, 600 E Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20530. 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 OIRA_
submissions@omb.eop.gov.
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;
—Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and/or
—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 a currently approved
collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection:
Exhibit A to Registration Statement
(Foreign Agents).
3. The agency form number: Form
NSD–3.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1124-0002]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension With Non-Substantive Changes of a
Previously Approved Collection Supplemental Statement of Foreign Agents
(NSD-2)
AGENCY: Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit,
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security
Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: 30-day notice.
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SUMMARY: 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. This proposed
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register
at 82 FR 9396, on February 06, 2017, allowing for a 60 day comment
period. There were no comments received.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional
30 days until May 11, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional 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 contact
Heather H. Hunt, Chief, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit,
BICN Building, Room 1300, 600 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.
Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office
of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention
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Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or sent to
OIRA_submissions@omb.eop.gov.
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;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and/or
--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 a currently
approved collection.
(2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Supplemental Statement
(Foreign Agents).
(3) The agency form number: Form NSD-2.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract:
Primary: Private Sector, Business or other for-profit.
Other: Not-for-profit institutions, and individuals.
Abstract: This form contains registration statement information
used for registering foreign agents under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.
5 An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated
that there are 288 respondents, 2 responses annually per each
registrant or approximately 576 responses, at approximately 2 hours and
3 minutes (2.063 hours) per response to complete.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 1,188.29 annual burden hours. (288 respondents x 2
= 576 responses x 2 hours and 3 minutes (2.063) = 1,188.29 hours).
(7) Registrants/foreign agents and the general public are alerted
that in the future, the National Security Division will complete its
ongoing multi-year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement
efforts to offer a web form version of form NSD-2. NSD continues to
make progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA eFile. Personnel
are in the process of developing new web form versions of the current
fillable FARA registration forms with the intent of providing greater
standardization, improved intuitive features, and less burdensome
requirements that will benefit foreign agents who are required to
register under FARA. New capabilities are expected to improve online
search capabilities. NSD is confident that the new features will offer
an enhanced system, promoting greater transparency.
If additional information is required contact: Melody D. 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 6, 2017.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017-07206 Filed 4-10-17; 8:45 am]
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