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National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP)
BJS is publishing this notice to announce the continuation of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Act Record Improvement Program (NARIP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, identify the program priorities, and provide information on application requirements.