Application for certificates of Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana - E.O.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
PARDON DE MINIMIS CHANGE NOTIFICATION OMB.3.2.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-03-02
Marijuana Pardon Webform 3.2.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-03-02
Marijuana Application Form2.24.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-03-01
Marijuana Application Form2.20.23-508.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-03-01
PARDON DE MINIMIS CHANGE NOTIFICATION OMB.2.21.23.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2023-02-22
Instructions MJ Form.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-22
Marijuana Application Form2.20.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-22
PARDON EMERGENCY CLEARANCE REQUEST OMB.2.8.23.docx Supplementary Document	2023-02-08
1123-0014 SUPPORTING STATEMENT A (2023) (1).docx Supporting Statement A	2023-07-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
261027	Application for certificates of Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana Other-Application	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1123-0014	ICR Reference No: 202307-1123-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-1123-006
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/CD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for certificates of Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana - E.O.
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/21/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2023
Responses	20,000	20,000
Time Burden (Hours)	40,000	1
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to gather information necessary to enable the Office of the Pardon Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice to expeditiously administer the provisions of the Executive Order 10467, a proclamation granting pardons to individuals charged or convicted of simple possession of marijuana. The collection will enable individuals to apply for certificates of pardon, restoring political, civil, and other rights by implementing a process to provide certificates of pardon as provided by the order.

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Authorizing Statute(s): EO: EO 10467 Name/Subject of EO: Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 29948	05/09/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 13470	03/03/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for certificates of Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	20,000	20,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	40,000	1	0	39,999	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in burden hours is an increase/update of the time per response (to two hours) to complete the application. The initial submission was an emergency due to EO 10467

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/21/2023

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