80 FR 50872 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection Sequestered Juror Information Form

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 162 (August 21, 2015)

The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service, 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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 162 (Friday, August 21, 2015)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20647]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0096]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension With Change, of a Previously Approved 
Collection Sequestered Juror Information Form

AGENCY: U.S. Marshals Service, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service, 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 
October 20, 2015.

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 
Nicole Feuerstein, Publications Specialist, U.S. Marshals Service, CS-
3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001 (phone: 202-307-5168).

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 U.S. Marshals 
Service, 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: Extension with change of a 
currently approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Sequestered Juror Information 
Form.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is USM-523A. 
The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the U.S. 
Marshals Service (USMS).
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Households/Individuals. Form USM-
523A Sequestered Juror Information Form. The authority for collecting 
the information on this form is 28 U.S.C. 509, 510 and 561 et seq. The 
United States Marshals Service is responsible for ensuring the security 
of federal courthouses, courtrooms, and federal jurist. This 
information assists Marshals Service personnel in the planning of, and 
response to, potential security needs of the court and jurors during 
the course of proceedings.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 14 respondents will complete a 4 minute form. The following 
factors were considered when creating the burden

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estimate: the average number of people on a jury and the average number 
of sequestered juries held per year (estimated at one; many years go 
without one).
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 1 hour. It is estimated that respondents will take 4 
minutes to complete Form USM-523A. The burden hours for collecting 
respondent data sum to 1 hour (14 respondents x 4 minutes = 56 minutes 
or 1 hour).
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 17, 2015.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2015-20647 Filed 8-20-15; 8:45 am]
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