[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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