Special Deputation Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form USM-3C Group Special Deputation Request Form and Instruction	Modified
Form USM-3A Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring Federal Agency Information Form and Instruction	Modified
USM-3A and USM-3C changes - Dec. 2025.docx Supplementary Document	2025-12-15
OMB #1105-0094 Supporting Statement A.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203273	Group Special Deputation Request Form and Instruction	Modified
203093	Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring Federal Agency Information Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1105-0094	ICR Reference No: 202506-1105-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202112-1105-002
Agency/Subagency: DOJ/LA	Agency Tracking No: 1105-0094
Title: Special Deputation Forms
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/15/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,300	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,383	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The USMS is authorized to deputize selected persons to perform the functions of a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal whenever the law enforcement needs of the USMS so require and as designated by the Associate Attorney General pursuant to 28 CFR 0.19(a)(3). USMS Special Deputation files serve as a centralized record of the special deputations granted by the USMS to assist in tracking, controlling and monitoring the Special Deputation Program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 28 USC 564 Name of Law: Powers as sheriff
   US Code: 28 USC 565 Name of Law: Expenses of the Service
   US Code: 28 USC 566 Name of Law: Powers and duties
   US Code: 28 USC 567 Name of Law: Collection of fees; accounting
   US Code: 28 USC 568 Name of Law: Practice of law prohibited
   US Code: 28 USC 569 Name of Law: Reemployment rights
   US Code: 28 USC 561 Name of Law: United States Marshals Service
   US Code: 28 USC 562 Name of Law: Vacancies
   US Code: 28 USC 563 Name of Law: Oath of office
  

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:
	90 FR 34879	07/07/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 52701	11/21/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring Federal Agency Information	USM-3A, USM3A	Application for Special Deputation/Sponsoring Federal Agency Information ,   Application for Special Deputation
Group Special Deputation Request	USM-3C, USM 3C	Group Special Deputation Request ,   Application for Group Special Deputation

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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	8,300	0	0	-3,200	0	11,500
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,383	0	0	-1,034	0	2,417
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Policy changes can affect the requirements for special deputation, to ensure the personnel being deputized are meeting current qualifications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $426,265

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: 12/15/2025

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