SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2026, allowing a 60-day comment period. No comments were received. 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 Office of the Pardon Attorney, 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 ( printed page 60419) of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/​public/​do/​PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number 1123-0015. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB. Please submit a copy of your comments to Kira Gillespie at kira.gillespie@usdoj.gov.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

Overview of the Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Petition for Commutation of Sentence

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: There is no agency form number for this collection. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Office of the Pardon Attorney.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Applicants seeking commutation of sentence by the President will be asked to respond to this collection. The principal purpose for collecting this information is to enable the Office of the Pardon Attorney to process applicants' requests for commutation. The information is necessary to verify applicants' identities, conduct investigation of the applicants' backgrounds and criminal records, and ensure proper notification to the Bureau of Prisons, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorneys' Offices, U.S. Probation Offices, and federal courts in the event of grants of executive clemency.

5. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.

6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 to 6,000 applicants annually.^[1]

7. Estimated Time per Respondent: 2 hours.

8. Frequency: Once a year.

9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 10,000 to 12,000 hours.

10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $0.

If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC 20530.

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