Notice2021-21071
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved Collection; Comments Requested: Form USM-164, Applicant Appraisal Questionnaire
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Published
September 28, 2021
Issuing agencies
Justice Department
Abstract
The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53681-53682]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-21071]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1105-0106]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension Without Change of a Currently Approved
Collection; Comments Requested: Form USM-164, Applicant Appraisal
Questionnaire
AGENCY: U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS),
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.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional
30 days until October 28, 2021.
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 <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>.
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;
--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
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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 without change of a
currently approved collection.
(2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Form USM-164, Applicant
Appraisal Questionnaire.
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Form number: Form USM-164.
Component: U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract:
Primary: Individuals (supervisors, peers, subordinates).
Other: [None].
Abstract: This form is used to collect applicant reference
information. Reference checking is an objective evaluation of an
applicant's past job performance based on information collected from
key individuals (e.g., supervisors, peers, subordinates) who have known
and worked with the applicant. Reference checking is a necessary
supplement to the evaluation of resumes and other descriptions of
training and experience, and allows the selecting official to hire
applicants with a strong history of performance. The questions on this
form have been developed following the OPM, MSPB, and DOJ ``Best
Practice'' guidelines for reference checking.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated
500 respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent
approximately 20 minutes to complete the form.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with
this collection is 167 hours, which is equal to (500 (total # of annual
responses) * 20 minutes.
(7) An Explanation of the Change in Estimates: N/A.
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: September 23, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-21071 Filed 9-27-21; 8:45 am]
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