Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; Investigator Integrity Questionnaire-ATF Form 8620.7, 43259-43260 [2020-15311]

Agencies

• Department of Justice
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 137 (Thursday, July 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43259-43260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15311]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

[OMB Number 1140-0058]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection; 
Investigator Integrity Questionnaire--ATF Form 8620.7

AGENCY: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, 
Firearms and Explosives (ATF), will submit 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 collection OMB 1140-0058 (Investigator Integrity 
Questionnaire--ATF Form 8620.7) is being renamed Investigator Quality 
Survey. Additional fields were included in the form to improve user 
experience when providing feedback about an investigator's conduct 
during a background investigation interview. The proposed information 
collection (IC) is also being published in the Federal Register to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
September 14, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
regarding 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: Matthew Varisco, Chief, Personnel Security Division, either by 
mail at 99 New York Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20226, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 202-648-9260.

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;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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 (check justification or form 83): 
Revision of a currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Investigator Integrity 
Questionnaire.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): ATF Form 8620.7.
    Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 
U.S. Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Individuals or households.
    Other (if applicable): None.
    Abstract: Persons interviewed by ATF contract investigators are 
randomly selected to complete the Investigator Integrity 
Questionnaire--ATF Form 8620.7, which measures the effectiveness, 
efficiency and professionalism of investigators while conducting 
interviews for a Federal background investigation. Individuals may 
voluntarily participate in this survey by providing an email address 
during their interview.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 2,500 
respondents will utilize the survey annually, and it will take each 
respondent approximately 5 minutes to complete their response.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 208 hours, which is equal to 2,500 (# of 
respondents) * .083 (5 minutes or the time taken to complete each 
response).

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    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: July 10, 2020.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2020-15311 Filed 7-15-20; 8:45 am]
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