82 FR 25816 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Form USM-164, Applicant Reference Check Questionnaire

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
U.S. Marshals Service

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 106 (June 5, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-11552

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

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

U.S. Marshals Service

[OMB Number 1105-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Form USM-
164, Applicant Reference Check Questionnaire

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 (USMS), 
will submit the following information collection request to the Office 
of

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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 
August 4, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, 
particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated 
response time, have suggestions, need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions, or desire any 
additional information, please contact Nicole Timmons either by mail at 
CG-3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 202-236-2646.

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): 
New collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Form USM-164, Applicant 
Reference Check Questionnaire.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection:
    Form number (if applicable): USM-164.
    Component: U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Individuals (supervisors, peers, subordinates).
    Abstract: This form will primarily be used to collect applicant 
reference information. Reference checking is an objective evaluation of 
an applicant's past job performance based on information collected from 
key individuals (e.g. supervisors, peers, subordinates) who have known 
and worked with the applicant. Reference checking is a necessary 
supplement to the evaluation of resumes and other descriptions of 
training and experience, and allows the selecting official to hire 
applicants with a strong history of performance. The questions on this 
form have been developed following the OPM, MSPB, and DOJ ``Best 
Practice'' guidelines for reference checking.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 500 
respondents will utilize the form, and it will take each respondent 
approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the form.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with 
this collection is 167 hours, which is equal to 500 (total # of annual 
responses) * 20 minutes.
    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: May 31, 2017.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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whom covered individuals have extent that the information in this NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
interacted or to whom they have been system is subject to exemption pursuant Same as the RECORD ACCESS
linked. to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) or (k). Where PROCEDURES, above.
compliance would not appear to
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
interfere with or adversely affect the
purposes of the system, or the overall The Attorney General has exempted
Records in this system are maintained law enforcement/intelligence process, this system of records from subsection
and destroyed in accordance with the applicable exemption (in whole or (c)(3) and (4); (d)(1), (2), (3) and (4);
applicable schedules and procedures (e)(1), (2), and (3); (e)(4)(G), (H) and (I);
in part) may be waived by the DOJ in
issued or approved by NARA. (e)(5) and (8); (f) and (g) of the Privacy
its sole discretion.
Act. These exemptions apply only to the
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL A request for access to a record from
SAFEGUARDS:
extent that information in the system is
this system of records must be subject to exemption pursuant to 5
Records are maintained in secure, submitted in writing and comply with U.S.C. 552a(j) or (k). Rules are being
restricted areas and are accessed only by 28 CFR part 16, and should be sent to promulgated in accordance with the
personnel who have a need for the the Office of Information Policy, 1425 requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c), and
records in the performance of their New York Avenue NW., Suite 11050, (e) and have been published in this
duties and have been authorized to Washington, DC 20530–0001. The Federal Register. In addition, the DOJ
access them. Physical security envelope and letter should be clearly will continue in effect and claim all
protections include guarded and locked marked ‘‘Privacy Act Access Request.’’ exemptions claimed under 5 U.S.C.
facilities requiring badges and The request should include a general 552a(j) or (k) (or other applicable
passwords for access and other physical description of the records sought, and authority) by an originating agency from
and technological safeguards (such as must include the requester’s full name, which the DOJ obtains records, where
role-based access and strong passwords) current address, and date and place of one or more reasons underlying an
to prevent unauthorized access. All birth. The request must be signed and original exemption claim remain valid.
visitors must be accompanied by dated and either notarized or submitted Where compliance with an exempted
authorized staff personnel at all times. under penalty of perjury. While no provision does not appear to interfere
Highly Classified or sensitive specific form is required, requesters may with or adversely affect interests of the
information is electronically transmitted obtain a form (Form DOJ–361) for use in United States or other stakeholders, the
on secure lines and in encrypted form DOJ in its sole discretion may waive an
certification of identity from the FOIA/
to prevent interception and exemption in whole or in part; exercise
Privacy Act Mail Referral Unit, Justice
interpretation. Users accessing system of the discretionary waiver prerogative
Management Division, United States
components through mobile or portable in a particular matter shall not create
Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania
computers or electronic devices such as any entitlement to or expectation of
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530–
laptop computers, multi-purpose cell waiver in that matter or any other
phones, and personal digital assistants 0001, or from the Department’s Web site
at https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/ matter. As a condition of discretionary
(PDAs) must comply with the DOJ’s waiver, the DOJ in its sole discretion
remote access policy, which requires files/oip/legacy/2014/07/23/cert_
ind.pdf. may impose any restrictions deemed
encryption. All DOJ employees receive advisable by the DOJ (including, but not
a complete background investigation limited to, restrictions on the location,
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
prior to being hired. Other persons with manner, or scope of notice, access or
authorized access to system records The Attorney General has exempted amendment).
receive comparable vetting. All this system of records from the
personnel are required to undergo notification, access, amendment, and HISTORY:
privacy and annual information security contest procedures of the Privacy Act. None.
training, and are cautioned about These exemptions apply only to the [FR Doc. 2017–11445 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
divulging confidential information or extent that the information in this BILLING CODE 4410–NW–P
any information contained in DOJ files. system is subject to exemption pursuant
Failure to abide by this provision to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j) or (k). Where
violates DOJ regulations and may violate compliance would not appear to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
certain civil and criminal statutes interfere with or adversely affect the
providing for penalties of fine or purposes of the system, or the overall U.S. Marshals Service
imprisonment or both. As a condition of law enforcement/intelligence process, [OMB Number 1105–NEW]
employment, DOJ personnel also sign the applicable exemption (in whole or
nondisclosure agreements which in part) may be waived by the DOJ in Agency Information Collection
encompass, as appropriate, Classified its sole discretion. Activities; Proposed eCollection
and Unclassified information and eComments Requested; Proposed
remain in force even after DOJ Individuals desiring to contest or
amend information maintained in the Collection; Comments Requested:
employment. Employees who resign or Form USM–164, Applicant Reference
retire are also cautioned about divulging system should direct their requests
according to the RECORD ACCESS Check Questionnaire
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information acquired in their DOJ
capacity. PROCEDURES listed above, stating clearly AGENCY: U.S. Marshals Service,
and concisely what information is being Department of Justice.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: contested, the reasons for contesting it, ACTION: 60-day notice.
The Attorney General has exempted and the proposed amendment to the
this system of records from the information sought. The envelope and SUMMARY: The Department of Justice
notification, access, amendment, and letter should be clearly marked ‘‘Privacy (DOJ), U.S. Marshals Service (USMS),
contest procedures of the Privacy Act. Act Amendment Request’’ and comply will submit the following information
These exemptions apply only to the with 28 CFR 16.46. collection request to the Office of

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Management and Budget (OMB) for 4. Affected public who will be asked Occupancy Certificate—Migrant and
review and approval in accordance with or required to respond, as well as a brief Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. abstract: Act,’’ to the Office of Management and
DATES: Comments are encouraged and
Primary: Individuals (supervisors, Budget (OMB) for review and approval
will be accepted for 60 days until peers, subordinates). for continued use, without change, in
Abstract: This form will primarily be accordance with the Paperwork
August 4, 2017.
used to collect applicant reference Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If information. Reference checking is an comments on the ICR are invited.
you have additional comments, objective evaluation of an applicant’s DATES: The OMB will consider all
particularly with respect to the past job performance based on written comments that agency receives
estimated public burden or associated information collected from key on or before July 5, 2017.
response time, have suggestions, need a individuals (e.g. supervisors, peers, ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with
copy of the proposed information subordinates) who have known and applicable supporting documentation;
collection instrument with instructions, worked with the applicant. Reference including a description of the likely
or desire any additional information, checking is a necessary supplement to respondents, proposed frequency of
please contact Nicole Timmons either the evaluation of resumes and other response, and estimated total burden
by mail at CG–3, 10th Floor, descriptions of training and experience, may be obtained free of charge from the
Washington, DC 20530–0001, by email and allows the selecting official to hire RegInfo.gov Web site at http://
at Nicole.Timmons@usdoj.gov, or by applicants with a strong history of www.reginfo.gov/public/do/
telephone at 202–236–2646. performance. The questions on this form PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201701-1235-001
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written have been developed following the (this link will only become active on the
comments and suggestions from the OPM, MSPB, and DOJ ‘‘Best Practice’’ day following publication of this notice)
public and affected agencies concerning guidelines for reference checking. or by contacting Michel Smyth by
the proposed collection of information 5. An estimate of the total number of telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–
are encouraged. Your comments should respondents and the amount of time 693–8064, (these are not toll-free
address one or more of the following estimated for an average respondent to numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_
four points: respond: An estimated 500 respondents PUBLIC@dol.gov.
will utilize the form, and it will take Submit comments about this request
—Evaluate whether the proposed
each respondent approximately 15–20 by mail to the Office of Information and
collection of information is necessary
minutes to complete the form. Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk
for the proper performance of the 6. An estimate of the total public
functions of the agency, including Officer for DOL–WHD, Office of
burden (in hours) associated with the Management and Budget, Room 10235,
whether the information will have collection: The estimated annual public
practical utility; 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC
burden associated with this collection is 20503; by Fax: 202–395–5806 (this is
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s 167 hours, which is equal to 500 (total not a toll-free number); or by email:
estimate of the burden of the # of annual responses) * 20 minutes. OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov.
proposed collection of information, If additional information is required Commenters are encouraged, but not
including the validity of the contact: Melody Braswell, Department required, to send a courtesy copy of any
methodology and assumptions used; Clearance Officer, United States comments by mail or courier to the U.S.
—Evaluate whether and if so how the Department of Justice, Justice Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of
quality, utility, and clarity of the Management Division, Policy and the Chief Information Officer, Attn:
information to be collected can be Planning Staff, Two Constitution Departmental Information Compliance
enhanced; and Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A, Management Program, Room N1301,
—Minimize the burden of the collection Washington, DC 20530. 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
of information on those who are to Dated: May 31, 2017. Washington, DC 20210; or by email:
respond, including through the use of Melody Braswell, DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
appropriate automated, electronic, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
mechanical, or other technological Department of Justice. Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–
collection techniques or other forms 4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not
[FR Doc. 2017–11552 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
of information technology, e.g., toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_
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permitting electronic submission of PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov.
responses.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).
Overview of This Information DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR
Collection seeks to extend PRA authority for the
Office of the Secretary Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural
1. Type of Information Collection Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Housing
(check justification or form 83): New Agency Information Collection Occupancy Certificate information
collection. Activities; Submission for OMB collection. Any non-exempt person who
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Review; Comment Request; Housing owns or controls a facility or real
Form USM–164, Applicant Reference Occupancy Certificate—Migrant and
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES

property to be used for housing migrant
Check Questionnaire. Seasonal Agricultural Worker agricultural workers cannot permit any
3. The agency form number, if any, Protection Act such worker to occupy the housing
and the applicable component of the unless a copy of a certificate of
Department sponsoring the collection: ACTION: Notice.
occupancy from the State, local, or
Form number (if applicable): USM– SUMMARY: The Department of Labor Federal agency that conducted the
164. (DOL) is submitting the Wage and Hour housing safety and health inspection is
Component: U.S. Marshals Service, Division (WHD) sponsored information posted at the site of the facility or real
U.S. Department of Justice. collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Housing property. The certificate attests that the

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		60-day notice.
Dates		Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until August 4, 2017.
Contact		If you have additional comments, particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated response time, have suggestions, need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or desire any additional information, please contact Nicole Timmons either by mail at CG-3, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20530-0001, by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 202-236-2646.
FR Citation		82 FR 25816

82 FR 25816 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Form USM-164, Applicant Reference Check Questionnaire

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEU.S. Marshals Service

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