05-6899. Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY:

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

NARA is giving public notice that the agency proposes to request extension of three currently approved information collections. The first is used by individuals applying for a research card which is needed to use original archival records in a National Archives and Records Administration facility. The second is used in issuing a building pass to National Archives and Records Administration volunteers and employees of NARA contractors so that they can enter NARA facilities to perform their duties. The third is used by individuals who wish to volunteer at the National Archives Building, the National Archives at College Park, regional records services facilities, and Presidential Libraries. The public is invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES:

Written comments must be received on or before June 6, 2005, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:

Comments should be sent to: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments (NHP), Room 4400, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20740-6001; or faxed to 301-837-3213; or electronically mailed to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Requests for additional information or copies of the proposed information collection and supporting statement should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm at telephone number 301-837-1694, or fax number 301-837-3213.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13), NARA invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections. The comments and suggestions should address one or more of the following points: (a) Whether the proposed information collections are necessary for the proper performance of the functions of NARA; (b) the accuracy of NARA's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collections; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of information technology; and (e) whether small businesses are affected by these collections. The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the NARA request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this notice, NARA is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection:

1. Title: Researcher Application.

OMB Number: 3095-0016.

Agency Form Number: NA Form 14003.

Type of Review: Regular.

Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit institutions, Federal, State, local or tribal government.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 22,728.

Estimated Time Per Response: 8 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,030 hours.

Abstract: The information collection is prescribed by 36 CFR 1254.6. The collection is an application for a research card. Respondents are individuals who wish to use original archival records in a NARA facility. NARA uses the information to screen individuals, to identify which types of records they should use, and to allow further contact.

2. Title: Request for and Record of Pass.

OMB Number: 3095-0026.

Agency Form Number: NA Form 6006.

Type of Review: Regular.

Affected Public: Individuals or households, business or other for-profit organizations and institutions, and Federal government.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: 3 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 100 hours.

Abstract: The collection of information is necessary as a security measure to protect employees, information, and property in NARA facilities and to facilitate the issuance of passes. Use of the form is authorized by 44 U.S.C. 2104. Respondents who are contractors are given a building pass which expires at the end of each fiscal year; those who are volunteers are given a pass valid for 2 years. At the NARA College Park facility, individuals receive an access card with the pass that is electronically coded to permit access to secure zones ranging from a general nominal level to stricter access levels for classified records zones. The access card system is part of the security management system which meets the accreditation standards of the Government intelligence agencies for storage of classified information, and serves to comply with E.O. 12958.

3. Title: Volunteer Service Application Form.

OMB Number: 3095-0060.

Agency Form Number: NA Form 6045.

Type of Review: Regular.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,300.

Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 575 hours.

Abstract: NARA uses volunteer resources to enhance its services to the public and to further its mission of providing ready access to essential evidence. Volunteers assist in outreach and public programs and provide technical and research support for administrative, archival, library, and curatorial staff. NARA needs a standard way to recruit volunteers and assess the qualifications of potential volunteers. The NA Form 6045, Volunteer Service Application Form, will be used by members of the public to signal their interest in being a NARA volunteer and to identify their qualifications for this work.

Dated: April 1, 2005.

Shelly L. Myers,

Deputy Chief Information Officer.