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Notice2026-21229

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; Title-Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Request for Corrective Action Form

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Published
October 16, 2026

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Justice Department

Abstract

The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM), Justice Management Division (JMD), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be 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 199 (Friday, October 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 65779]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21229]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0103]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Title--Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Request for 
Corrective Action Form

AGENCY: Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management, Justice 
Management Division, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Attorney Recruitment and Management (OARM), 
Justice Management Division (JMD), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be 
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: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
December 15, 2026.

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 
Michael E. Stamp, Office of Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management, 
450 5th St. NW, Suite 10200, (202) 514-3905.

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 (component), 
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: Reinstatement of a previously 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Request for Corrective Action 
Form.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: No form number/Office of 
Adjudication, Recruitment, and Management, Justice Management Division, 
U.S. Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as the obligation to respond: Affected Public: Individuals who are 
current or former employees of, or applicants for employment with, the 
FBI who allege reprisal for their whistleblowing activities.
    5. Obligation to Respond: The use of the Request for Corrective 
Action form is voluntary.
    6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: An average of 15 
respondents per year.
    7. Estimated Time per Respondent: An average of three hours to 
complete.
    8. Frequency: Once.
    9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Approximately 45 hours.
    10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: Not applicable/$0.
    If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street 
NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

    Dated: October 14, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-21229 Filed 10-15-26; 8:45 am]
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