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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 ×
.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]
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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
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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.
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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]
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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)
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: 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.
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 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
x .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 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-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]
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