[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 143 (Friday, July 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43511-43512]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-17531]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Federal Bureau of Investigation
[OMB Number 1110-0049]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection,
eComments Request; Reinstatement With Change of a Previously Approved
Collection; InfraGard Membership Application and Profile
AGENCY: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, Department of
Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), Cyber Division's National Industry Partnership
Unit (NIPU) 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
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal Register 79, Number 98, page 29205,
on May 21, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until
August 25, 2014.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on
the estimated public burden and associated response time, should
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. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be
directed to the Office of Management and
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Budget, Officer of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or send to
[email protected].
SUPPLLEMENTARY 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 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, U.S.
Department of Justice, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management
Division, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E.405B,
Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: July 22, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, United States Department of
Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-17531 Filed 7-24-14; 8:45 am]
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