Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection; Comment Request

• Published date: 04 February 2020
• Citation: 85 FR 6222
• Record Number: 2020-02142
• Section: Notices
• Court: Antitrust Division,Justice Department

Federal Register, Volume 85 Issue 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2020)

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 4, 2020)]
                [Notices]
                [Page 6222]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2020-02142]
                [[Page 6222]]
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                DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
                Antitrust Division
                [OMB Number: 1105-New]
                Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information
                Collection; Comment Request
                AGENCY: Antitrust Division, Department of Justice.
                ACTION: 30-Day notice of new information collection and request for
                comments; Procurement Collusion Strike Force complaint form.
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                SUMMARY: The Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is 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.
                DATES: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will
                accept input until March 5, 2020.
                 Written comments on the proposed information collection should be
                submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information
                and Regulatory Affairs. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk
                Officer for the Department of Justice, and sent to
                [email protected].
                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written comments and suggestions from the
                public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of
                information should address one or more of the following four points:
                 (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
                necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department
                of Justice, Antitrust Division, 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) Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and
                clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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
                submission of responses.
                Overview of This Information Collection
                 (1) Type of Information Collection: New information collection.
                 (2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Procurement Collusion Strike
                Force Complaint Form.
                 (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
                the Department sponsoring the collection: The applicable component
                within the Department of Justice is the Antitrust Division.
                 (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
                well as a brief abstract: Primary respondents will be individuals or
                households. The Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) complaint
                form facilitates reporting by the public of complaints, concerns, and
                tips regarding potential antitrust crimes affecting government
                procurement, grants, and program funding. Respondents will be able to
                complete and submit information electronically through the PCSF
                complaint form on the Antitrust Division's website.
                 (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
                of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 500 respondents
                annually and 30 minutes for an individual to respond.
                 (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
                with the collection: 250 annual burden hours.
                 If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell,
                Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
                Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
                Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530.
                 Dated: January 30, 2020.
                Melody Braswell,
                Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
                [FR Doc. 2020-02142 Filed 2-3-20; 8:45 am]
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