[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 176 (Monday, September 14, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47015-47016]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22082]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Secret Service


30-day Notice and request for comments

SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has submitted the 
following information collection requests (ICR) to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995: 1620-0001. This information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 18, 
2009 at 74 FR 28941, allowing for OMB review and a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received. This notice allows for an 
additional 30 days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until October 14, 
2009. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice should be directed to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer 
for United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security, and 
sent via electronic mail to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b3432293a04282e39363228283234351b343639753e342b753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="600f0912013f1315020d091313090f0e200f0d024e050f104e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>; or faxed to 
202-395-5806.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    (1) 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;
    (2) 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;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) 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 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form(s) and instructions should be directed to: United 
States Secret Service, Security Clearance Division, Attn: Althea 
Washington, Communications Center (SCD), 345 Murray Lane, SW., Building 
T5, Washington, DC 20223. Telephone number: (202) 406-6658.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires each Federal agency to provide 
interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to 
comment on information collection requests. The notice for this 
proposed information collection contains the following: (1) The name of 
the component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; (2) Type of 
review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension, existing or 
reinstatement; (3) OMB Control Number, if applicable; (4) Title; (5) 
Summary of the collection; (6) Description of the need for, and 
proposed use of, the information; (7) Respondents and frequency of 
collection; and (8) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. The 
Department of Homeland Security invites public comment. The Department 
of Homeland Security is especially interested in public comment 
addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to 
the proper functions of the Department, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (2) Is the estimate of burden 
for this information collection accurate; (3) How might the Department 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (4) How might the Department minimize the burden of this 
collection on the respondents, including through the use of information 
technology. All comments will become a matter of

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public record. In this document the U.S. Secret Service is soliciting 
comments concerning the following information collection:
    Title: Supplemental Investigative Data.
    OMB No.: 1620-0001.
    Form Number: SSF 86A.
    Abstract: Respondents are all Secret Service applicants. These 
applicants, if approved for hire, will require a Top Secret Clearance, 
and possible SCI Access. Responses to questions on the SSF 86A yield 
information necessary for the adjudication for eligibility of the 
clearance, as well as ensure that the applicant meets all internal 
agency requirements.
    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret 
Service.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 10,000 respondents.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 3 hours per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 30,000.
    Total Burden Cost: (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost: (operating/maintaining): None.

    Dated: September 9, 2009.
Sharon Johnson,
Chief--Policy Analysis and Organizational Development Branch, U.S. 
Secret Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. E9-22082 Filed 9-11-09; 8:45 am]
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