Notice2022-21709
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; New Collection
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Published
October 6, 2022
Issuing agencies
Justice DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigation
Abstract
The Laboratory Division-RSU, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, is 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 193 (Thursday, October 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 60707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21709]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
[OMB Number 1110-NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; New Collection
AGENCY: Laboratory Division-RSU, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Department of Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Laboratory Division-RSU, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Department of Justice, is 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.
DATES: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will
accept input until November 7, 2022.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments
especially on 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
Libby Stern, Research Chemist, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Laboratory Division, Research and Support Unit, 2501 Investigation Ave,
Quantico, VA 22135, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9dedcd6c9d1c0cad0dacaf9dfdbd097ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a5d5f554a5243495359497a5c5853145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>, 703-632-7825. 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:
<bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the [Federal
Bureau of Investigation], including whether the information will have
practical utility;
<bullet> 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;
<bullet> Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; and
<bullet> 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: New collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Law Enforcement Use of
Geophysical Methods.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection:
Agency Form Number: FBI IRB number 645-22.
Sponsor: Laboratory Division-RSU, Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Department of Justice.
4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Active or retired Federal Government, State,
Local or Tribal Government law enforcement personnel. Abstract: This
questionnaire is to gather information from active and retired law
enforcement on the applications of geophysical methodologies, such as
ground penetrating radar (GPR) and magnetometers, to detect concealed
targets (for example: homicide graves, drugs, or weapons) as part of
criminal investigations. The respondents will give insight on who
performed the geophysical surveys, the suspected targets, the survey
environment, along with summaries of 1 to 3 geophysical surveys
conducted. The results may be published and used to understand
practical uses of geophysical methods for law enforcement
investigations.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: We expect no more
than 100 individuals completing the questionnaire. On average we expect
an average of 10-15 minutes to complete the survey.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 25 hours.
If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice
Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: September 30, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, Policy and Planning Staff, Office
of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-21709 Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]
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