U.S. Marshals Service Requests Comments on Special Deputation Forms
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The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is seeking public comments on its Special Deputation Forms. This request was announced by the Department of Justice in the Federal Register, Volume 90, Number 140, on July 24, 2025.
The USMS wants to collect feedback as part of a review required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are being accepted for 60 days, ending on September 22, 2025.
Collection Details
The USMS is revising its current approval for forms used in the Special Deputation Program. These forms help record and track people deputized to act as Special Deputy U.S. Marshals. Special Deputation is permitted when law enforcement needs arise, as decided by the Associate Attorney General under 28 CFR 0.19(a)(3).
There are two main forms:
- USM-3A: Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring Federal Agency Information.
- USM-3C: Group Special Deputation Request.
These forms are completed by State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
Estimated Usage and Burden
- USM-3A: It is estimated that 8,000 respondents will use this form every year. Each form will take about 10 minutes to complete. This adds up to around 1,333 total annual burden hours.
- USM-3C: Around 300 respondents are expected to use this form annually, with each taking about 15 minutes. This totals 75 annual burden hours.
The annual cost burden for both forms is estimated at $0.00.
Table of Annual Burden
| Activity | Number of Respondents | Frequency (Annually) | Total Annual Responses | Time per Response (Mins) | Total Annual Burden (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM-3A Application for Special Deputation | 8,000 | 1 | 8,000 | 10 | 1,333 |
| USM-3C Group Special Deputation Request | 300 | 1 | 300 | 15 | 75 |
| Total | 8,300 | 1,408 | |||
Instructions for Comments
The USMS is asking for comments about the following points:
- Is the information necessary for the agency’s work?
- Is the estimated burden and response time correct?
- Can the quality and clarity be improved?
- How can the burden on respondents be reduced, for example, by using electronic submissions?
People needing more information or wishing to submit comments can contact Assistant Chief Karl Slazer, Management Support Division, US Marshals Service Headquarters, 1215 S Clark St., Ste. 10017, Arlington, VA 22202-4387. Phone: 703-740-2316, or email: [email protected].
If further information is needed, contact Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
The notice is signed by Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, dated July 22, 2025.
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