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DOJ Request for Public Comment on FARA Registration Statement (Form NSD-1) Revision

This opportunity involves a request for public comment from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division regarding the revision and re-approval of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Registration Statement (Form NSD-1): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - National Security Division (NSD), Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES), FARA Unit - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the necessity, accuracy, clarity, and burden of the information collection process for Form NSD-1 - Related forms include Exhibit B to Registration Statement (Form NSD-4) and Supplemental Statement to Registration Statement (Form NSD-2) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection activity - Estimated annual respondents and time burdens are provided for each form - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The request is issued under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Comments are sought on improving the information collection process for entities and individuals required to register under FARA - This notice is not related to procurement, contracting, or rulemaking activities - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - Key Locations: - DOJ National Security Division offices in Washington, DC - Specific addresses provided for submission and review purposes

Description

The U.S. Department of Justice's Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit is requesting public comments on the revision and three-year re-approval of the Registration Statement, Form NSD-1. This form is used by private sector entities and individuals required to register under FARA. The notice invites comments until June 9, 2026, and clarifies that it does not pertain to previously published rulemaking related to FARA regulations.

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