[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 29205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11696]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1110-0049]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Propose eCollection,
eComments Requested; Reinstatement With Changes of a Previously
Approved Collection
AGENCY: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day Notice; InfraGard Membership Application and Profile.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Cyber Division's National Industry Partnership
Unit (NIPU) 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. The
proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from
the public and affected agencies.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until
July 21, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the items contained in this notice, especially the estimated
public burden and associated response time, should be directed to Lisa
Avery, Management and Program Analyst, National Industry Partnership
Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, FBIHQ, 395 E
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024 or facsimile at (202) 651-3190.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This process is conducted in accordance with
5 CFR 1320.10. 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
three points:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/
component, including whether the information will have practical
utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's/component's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of the information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and minimize the burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including 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:
1. Type of Information Collection: Personally identifiable
information for vetting purposes.
2. Title of the Forms: InfraGard Membership Application and
Profile.
3. Agency Form Number, if any, and the applicable component of the
department sponsoring the collection: N/A.
Sponsor: National Industry Partnership Unit (NIPU) Cyber Division
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice
(DOJ).
4. Affected Public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract:
Primary: Members of the public and private-sector with a nexus to
critical infrastructure protection interested in being a member of the
FBI's National InfraGard Program.
Brief Abstract: Personal information is collected by the FBI for
vetting and background information to obtain membership to the Program
and access to its secure portal. InfraGard is a two-way information
sharing exchange between the FBI and members of the public and private
sector focused on intrusion and vulnerabilities affecting 16 critical
infrastructures. Members are provided access to law enforcement
sensitive analytical products pertaining to their area of expertise.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: InfraGard has
approximately 27,000 members and receives approximately 7,200 new
applications for membership per year. The average response time for
reading and responding to the membership application and profile is
estimated to be 30 minutes.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The total hour burden for completing the
application and profile is 3,600 hours.
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., Room 3E.405B, Washington, DC
20530.
Dated: May 15, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, United States Department of
Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-11696 Filed 5-20-14; 8:45 am]
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