Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD-6), 20523-20524 [2020-07727]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 71 / Monday, April 13, 2020 / Notices The authority for the Commission’s determination is contained in Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). While temporary remote operating procedures are in place in response to COVID–19, the Office of the Secretary is not able to serve parties that have not retained counsel or otherwise provided a point of contact for electronic service. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission Rules 201.16(a) and 210.7(a)(1) (19 CFR 201.16(a), 210.7(a)(1)), the Commission orders that the Complainant complete service for any party/parties without a method of electronic service noted on the attached Certificate of Service and shall file proof of service on the Electronic Document Information System (EDIS). Suzanne Morris, Chief, Premerger and Division Statistics Unit, Antitrust Division. [FR Doc. 2020–07670 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–11–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124–0005] [FR Doc. 2020–07641 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD–6) BILLING CODE 7020–02–P AGENCY: By order of the Commission. Issued: April 7, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-Day notice. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—PXI Systems Alliance, INC. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES On November 22, 2000, PXI Systems filed its original notification pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Act. The Department of Justice published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on March 8, 2001 (66 FR 13971). The last notification was filed with the Department on December 30, 2019. A notice was published in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act on January 27, 2020 (85 FR 4705). Notice is hereby given that, on March 19, 2020, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. (‘‘PXI Systems’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing changes in its membership. The notifications were filed for the purpose of extending the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Specifically, Informtest, Zelenograd, Moscow, RUSSIA; TEVET, Greeneville, TN; and IC2 (Interdisciplinary Consulting Corp), Gainesville, FL, have been added as parties to this venture. No other changes have been made in either the membership or planned activity of the group research project. Membership in this group research project remains open and PXI Systems intends to file additional written notifications disclosing all changes in membership. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Apr 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 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. There were three official communications received by NSD reflecting comments and recommendations. One communication was signed by fourteen individuals. The FARA Unit staff responded to each communication, satisfactorily addressing each comment and recommendation. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until May 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20523 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: Short Form to Registration Statement (Foreign Agents). 3. The agency form number: Form NSD–6. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, in the National Security Division. 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: Notfor-profit institutions, and individuals. Abstract: This form contains Short Form to 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., (FARA). 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: Based on the projected increases in registrations from 2017 to 2020, an estimated 892 new individual foreign agents will complete Form NSD– 6 (OMB 1124–0005). Based on sample testing, each respondent will need .23 hours to complete the form, which takes into consideration the improved e-File 4.0 webform features. The following factors were considered when creating the burden estimate: The estimated total E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1 20524 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 71 / Monday, April 13, 2020 / Notices number of respondents, the intuitive online FARA e-File registration process, and the prior collection of the necessary data to accurately complete the filing. NSD estimates that all of the approximately 892 respondents will fully complete the form. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 205.16 annual burden hours. It is estimated that respondents will take .23 hours to complete the form. (892 respondents × .23 hours = 205.16 annual burden hours). 7. Beginning September 23, 2019, NSD completed its ongoing multi-year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement efforts under the FARA eFile 4.0 initiative to a level where it began to rollout initial capabilities for new registrants only. NSD continues to make progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA e-File and Form NSD–6. 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 8, 2020. Melody D. Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2020–07727 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1124–0006] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension 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. There were three official communications received by khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:57 Apr 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 NSD reflecting comments and recommendations. One communication was signed by fourteen individuals. The FARA Unit staff responded to each communication, satisfactorily addressing each comment and recommendation. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until May 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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; —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. DATES: 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. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, in the National Security Division. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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: Notfor-profit institutions, and individuals. Abstract: This form contains Exhibit A to 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., (FARA). 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: Based on the projected increases in registrations from 2017 to 2020, an estimated 296 new registrants will complete Form NSD–3 (OMB 1124– 0006). Based on sample testing, each respondent will need .22 hours to complete the form, which takes into consideration the improved e-File 4.0 webform features. The following factors were considered when creating the burden estimate: The estimated total number of respondents, the intuitive online FARA e-File registration process, and the prior collection of the necessary data to accurately complete the filing. NSD estimates that all of the approximately 296 respondents will fully complete the form. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 65.12 annual burden hours. It is estimated that respondents will take .22 hours to complete the form. (296 respondents × .22 hours = 65.12 annual burden hours). 7. Beginning September 23, 2019, NSD completed its ongoing multi-year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement efforts under the FARA eFile 4.0 initiative to a level where it began to rollout initial capabilities for new registrants only. NSD continues to make progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA e-File and Form NSD–3. 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 8, 2020. Melody D. Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2020–07728 Filed 4–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–PF–P E:\FR\FM\13APN1.SGM 13APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 71 (Monday, April 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20523-20524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07727]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1124-0005]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (NSD-6)

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. There were three 
official communications received by NSD reflecting comments and 
recommendations. One communication was signed by fourteen individuals. 
The FARA Unit staff responded to each communication, satisfactorily 
addressing each comment and recommendation.

DATES:  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
30 days until May 13, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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;
--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: Short Form to Registration 
Statement (Foreign Agents).
    3. The agency form number: Form NSD-6. The applicable component 
within the Department of Justice is the Foreign Agents Registration Act 
(FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, in the 
National Security Division.
    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 Short Form to 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., 
(FARA).
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: Based on the 
projected increases in registrations from 2017 to 2020, an estimated 
892 new individual foreign agents will complete Form NSD-6 (OMB 1124-
0005). Based on sample testing, each respondent will need .23 hours to 
complete the form, which takes into consideration the improved e-File 
4.0 webform features. The following factors were considered when 
creating the burden estimate: The estimated total

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number of respondents, the intuitive online FARA e-File registration 
process, and the prior collection of the necessary data to accurately 
complete the filing. NSD estimates that all of the approximately 892 
respondents will fully complete the form.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 205.16 annual burden hours. It is estimated that 
respondents will take .23 hours to complete the form. (892 respondents 
x .23 hours = 205.16 annual burden hours).
    7. Beginning September 23, 2019, NSD completed its ongoing multi-
year design review, testing, and requirements enhancement efforts under 
the FARA e-File 4.0 initiative to a level where it began to rollout 
initial capabilities for new registrants only. NSD continues to make 
progress in enhancing the functionality of FARA e-File and Form NSD-6.
    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 8, 2020.
Melody D. Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020-07727 Filed 4-10-20; 8:45 am]
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