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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

United States Secret Service

 
Submission For Review; Extension Of Currently Approved 
Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: United States Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: 30-day Notice and request for comments.

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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: 1620-0002. The information 
collections were previously published in the Federal Register on June 
15, 2006, at Vol. 71, No. 115, pages 34635 and 34636, allowing for OMB 
review and a 60-day public comment period. Comments received by DHS are 
being reviewed as applicable. This notice allows for an additional 30 
days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 22, 
2006. This process is conduced 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 Management and 
Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for Homeland Security, Office of Management 
and Budget Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503; telephone 202-395-7316.
    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: ATSAIC 
Lawrence Tucker, Clearance and Access Branch, 950 H Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20373-5824. Telephone number: (202) 406-5979.

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 public 
record. In this document the U.S. Secretary Service is soliciting 
comments concerning the following information collection:
    Title: Contractor Personnel Access Application.
    OMB No.: 1620-0002.
    Form Number: SSF 3237.
    Abstract: Respondents are all Secret Service contractor personnel 
requiring access to Secret Service controlled facilities in performance 
of their contractual duties. These contractors, if approved for access, 
will require escorted, unescorted, and staff-like access to Secret 
Service controlled facilities. Responses to questions on the SSF 3237 
yield information necessary for the adjudication of eligibility for 
facility access.
    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: 5,000 respondents.

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    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,250.
    Total Burden Cost: (Capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost: (Operating/maintaining): None.

    Dated: August 17, 2006.
Sandy Bigley,
Forms Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-7101 Filed 8-22-06; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

United States Secret Service

 
Submission for Review; Extension of Currently Approved 
Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: United States Secret Service (USSS), Department of Homeland 
Security.

ACTION: 30-day Notice and request for comments.

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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. The information 
collections were previously published in the Federal Register on June 
15, 2006, at Vol. 71, No. 115, pages 34635 and 34636, allowing for OMB 
review and a 60-day public comment period. Comments received by DHS are 
being reviewed as applicable. This notice allows for an additional 30 
days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until September 22, 
2006. 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 Management and 
Budget, Attn: Desk Office for Homeland Security, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503; telephone (202) 395-7316.
    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: Robin 
DeProspero-Philpot, Security Clearance Division, 950 H Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20373-5824. Telephone number: (202) 406-5830.

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 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 yields 
information necessary for the adjudication for eligibility of the 
clearance, as well as ensuring 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 hour per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 30,000.
    Total Burden Cost: (Capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost: (Operating/maintaining): None.

    Dated: August 17, 2006.
Sandy Bigley,
Forms Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-7102 Filed 8-22-06; 8:45 am]

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