Notice2026-07021
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-2)
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Published
April 10, 2026
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Justice Department
Abstract
The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security Division (NSD), U.S. 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 91, Number 69 (Friday, April 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18483-18484]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07021]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1124-0002]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection;
Title: Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement of Foreign
Agents (Form NSD-2)
AGENCY: Foreign Agents Registration Act Unit (FARA Unit),
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security
Division (NSD), U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit,
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), National Security
Division (NSD), U.S. 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 for 60 days until June 9, 2026 on this request for a 60-
day Notice for OMB three-year re-approval of the Supplemental Statement
to Registration Statement, Form NSD-2. This is a request for a revision
with changes of a previously approved information collection for Form
NSD-2. Please note that this notice does not concern the previously
published notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPRM'') related to
regulations under FARA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments
including on the estimated public burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection
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instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact
Evan Turgeon, Chief, Foreign Agents Registration Act Unit,
Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, National Security
Division, 175 N Street NE, Constitution Square Building Three, Suite
1.100, Washington, DC 20002, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#96f0f7e4f7b8e6e3f4fafff5d6e3e5f2f9fcb8f1f9e0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e086819281ce9095828c8983a09593848f8ace878f96">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone:
(202) 233-0776.
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, Form NSD-2,
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
National Security Division, 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.
Abstract: Information collection webform for entities and
individuals registering pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration
Act, as amended.
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a previously
approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Supplemental Statement to
Registration Statement (Foreign Agents).
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is NSD-2. The
applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Foreign
Agents Registration Act Unit (FARA Unit), Counterintelligence and
Export Control Section, National Security Division.
4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Private sector entities, including
businesses, other for-profit entities, not-for-profit institutions, and
individuals required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration
Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. (FARA).
5. Obligation to Respond: The filing of this completed webform is
required pursuant to FARA for the purposes of registration under the
Act and public disclosure. Registrants are required by statute and
regulation to provide the information requested on this form, and
failure to provide the information is subject to the penalty and
enforcement provisions established in Section 8 of FARA.
6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: Based on the projected
number of registrations from 2026 to 2029, an estimated 366.5
registrants will each complete Form NSD-2 (OMB Control No. 1124-0002)
twice annually, for a total of 733 submissions.
7. Estimated Time per Respondent: Based on sample testing, each
respondent will take 1.17 hours to complete the form, which takes into
consideration the improved e-File 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 data necessary to
complete the filing.
8. Frequency: Twice annually, for as long as the registration is in
active status.
9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: The estimated public burden
associated with this collection is 857.61 annual burden hours. It is
estimated that each respondent will take 1.17 hours to complete the
form, 366.50 respondents (two responses annually) or 733 x 1.17 hours =
857.61 burden hours. Depending on specific activities by each
registrant (respondent), the time to complete this information
collection request will vary due to activities required to be
disclosed.
10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $305.00 per Foreign
Principal. See 28 CFR 5.5 (setting filing fees). Every registrant (or
person filing on behalf of a registrant) is required to pay filing fees
of $305.00 per active foreign principal for each six-month Supplemental
Statement reporting period. [This is captured in #7 of the 60-day
notice as well as item 13 of the Supporting Statement A].
If additional information is required, contact: Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC
Dated: April 8, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-07021 Filed 4-9-26; 8:45 am]
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