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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number: 1121–0148]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Request Reinstatement of a
Previously Approved Collection
Office of Justice Programs,
Bureau of Justice Assistance,
Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Justice
(DOJ), Office of Justice Programs,
Bureau of Justice Assistance has
submitted the following information
collection request for review and
clearance in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: The Department of Justice
encourages public comment and will
accept input until August 11, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have additional comments on the
estimated public burden, the associated
response time, suggestions, a copy of the
proposed instrument with instructions,
or need additional information please
contact M.A. Berry, Project Director at
202–598–2000 or DFB-DPFD@
ojp.usdoj.gov, at the Bureau of Justice
Assistance, Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice, 810 Seventh
Street NW, Washington, DC 20531.
Written comments and/or suggestions
can also be sent 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
should address one or more of the
following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
function of the Bureau of Justice
Assistance, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) 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;
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(3) Evaluate whether and if so how
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected can be
enhanced; and
(4) 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:
Reinstatement, without change of a
previously approved collection.
(2) The Title of the Form/Collection:
Denial of Federal Benefits/Defense
Procurement and Fraud Debarment
Programs (DFB).
(3) The agency form number, if any,
and the applicable component of the
department sponsoring the collection:
The applications process is managed
electronically by a web based program
which can be accessed at: https://
dfb.bja.ojp.gov.
(4) Affected public who will be asked
or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: All United States federal and
state district court judges and
prosecutors, the U.S. Department of
Defense, defense contractors and
subcontractors as well as federal
agencies that issue federal benefits.
Abstract: The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of
1988, Public Law 100–690, Section 5301
(21 U.S.C. Section 862) provides federal,
state, and local courts with a central
clearinghouse vehicle to deny certain
federal benefits to individuals convicted
of any federal or state offense involving
the distribution or possession of a
controlled substance.
In response to the Anti-Drug Abuse
Act of 1988, the President directed the
Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, to act as an Information
Clearinghouse for the federal and state
courts. Specifically, DOJ has been
charged with collecting all incoming
information generated by the courts
regarding those individuals to whom
benefits were to be denied pursuant to
21 U.S.C. Section 862. The names of the
sanctioned individuals are then
submitted to the General Service
Administration for inclusion in the List
of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement or Non-procurement
Programs, better known as the
‘‘Debarment List’’ at SAM.gov. The
Defense Procurement Fraud Debarment
Clearinghouse is also operated by the
Bureau of Justice Assistance. It was
established by Section 815, Subsection
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10, of the National Defense
Authorization Act for fiscal year (FY)
1993 [Public Law 102–484, 10 United
States Code, Section 2408 (c)]. This
provision requires the U.S. Attorney
General to establish a single point of
contact for contractors or subcontractors
of the United States Department of
Defense (DOD) to promptly confirm
whether an individual has been
convicted of fraud or any other felony
arising out of a contract with the
Department of Defense. Such
individuals may be prohibited from
engaging in certain activities including
but not limited to receiving or working
on any defense contracts, or any first
tier subcontracts, for a period of 5 years.
This list is also compiled and
maintained in the Denial of Federal
Benefits database and forwarded by BJA
to GSA for inclusion in the Debarment
List at SAM.gov.
(5) An estimate of the total number of
respondents and the amount of time
estimated for an average respondent to
respond: As of December, 2019 DOJ has
received approximately 19,951 cases for
debarment. In the last 3 years (2017 to
2019 inclusive) 1,490 cases were
received. This is an average of 497 cases
per year. Each application takes
approximately 20 minutes to complete,
scan and upload. This number includes
cases received as a result of marketing
and social media outreach directed to
Courts which have a high personnel
turn-over rate.
(6) An estimate of the total public
burden (in hours) associated with the
collection: Based upon the average
number of submissions over the last 3
years, and the estimated time required
to complete each submission, the
estimated annual public burden would
be 208 hours.
a. 497 cases × 25 minutes = 12,425
minutes/60 = 208 hours.
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: June 8, 2020
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number: 1121-0148]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Request Reinstatement
of a Previously Approved Collection
AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance,
Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs,
Bureau of Justice Assistance has submitted the following information
collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will
accept input until August 11, 2020.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments on the
estimated public burden, the associated response time, suggestions, a
copy of the proposed instrument with instructions, or need additional
information please contact M.A. Berry, Project Director at 202-598-2000
or [email protected], at the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office
of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street NW,
Washington, DC 20531. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be
sent 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 [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the
public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of
information should address one or more of the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the function of the Bureau of
Justice Assistance, including whether the information will have
practical utility;
(2) 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;
(3) Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
(4) 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: Reinstatement, without change
of a previously approved collection.
(2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Denial of Federal Benefits/
Defense Procurement and Fraud Debarment Programs (DFB).
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the department sponsoring the collection: The applications process is
managed electronically by a web based program which can be accessed at:
https://dfb.bja.ojp.gov.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: All United States federal and state district
court judges and prosecutors, the U.S. Department of Defense, defense
contractors and subcontractors as well as federal agencies that issue
federal benefits.
Abstract: The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, Public Law 100-690,
Section 5301 (21 U.S.C. Section 862) provides federal, state, and local
courts with a central clearinghouse vehicle to deny certain federal
benefits to individuals convicted of any federal or state offense
involving the distribution or possession of a controlled substance.
In response to the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, the President
directed the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to act
as an Information Clearinghouse for the federal and state courts.
Specifically, DOJ has been charged with collecting all incoming
information generated by the courts regarding those individuals to whom
benefits were to be denied pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 862. The names
of the sanctioned individuals are then submitted to the General Service
Administration for inclusion in the List of Parties Excluded from
Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs, better known as the
``Debarment List'' at SAM.gov. The Defense Procurement Fraud Debarment
Clearinghouse is also operated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. It
was established by Section 815, Subsection 10, of the National Defense
Authorization Act for fiscal year (FY) 1993 [Public Law 102-484, 10
United States Code, Section 2408 (c)]. This provision requires the U.S.
Attorney General to establish a single point of contact for contractors
or subcontractors of the United States Department of Defense (DOD) to
promptly confirm whether an individual has been convicted of fraud or
any other felony arising out of a contract with the Department of
Defense. Such individuals may be prohibited from engaging in certain
activities including but not limited to receiving or working on any
defense contracts, or any first tier subcontracts, for a period of 5
years. This list is also compiled and maintained in the Denial of
Federal Benefits database and forwarded by BJA to GSA for inclusion in
the Debarment List at SAM.gov.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: As of December,
2019 DOJ has received approximately 19,951 cases for debarment. In the
last 3 years (2017 to 2019 inclusive) 1,490 cases were received. This
is an average of 497 cases per year. Each application takes
approximately 20 minutes to complete, scan and upload. This number
includes cases received as a result of marketing and social media
outreach directed to Courts which have a high personnel turn-over rate.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: Based upon the average number of submissions over
the last 3 years, and the estimated time required to complete each
submission, the estimated annual public burden would be 208 hours.
a. 497 cases x 25 minutes = 12,425 minutes/60 = 208 hours.
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: June 8, 2020
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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