[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2531-2532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1260]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs

Bureau of Justice Statistics; Information Collection Under Review
    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted for ``sixty days'' from the date listed at the top of this 
page in the Federal Register. Request written comments and suggestions 
from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposal 
collection of information. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology. e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need additional 
information please contract Dr. Brian Reaves (202-616-3287), Bureau of 
Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indian Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20531.
    If a copy of the proposed collection instrument with instructions 
is not published in this notice please contact the agency 
representative listed above if you wish to receive a copy.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, or 
a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: 1996 Directory Survey of Law 
Enforcement Agencies.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: CJ-38. Sponsored 
by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief 
abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. Others: None. 
This information collection is a census of law enforcement agencies 
that provides statistics on the number of sworn officers and nonsworn 
employees for State police departments, local police departments, 
sheriffs' departments, and special police agencies. This data will 
provide a means of assessing law enforcement employment trends 
nationwide when compared with 

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previous data collected in 1986 and 1992.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 17,500 
respondents at 0.25 hours, or 15 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 4,375 total burden hours for this information 
collection.
    If additional information is required contract: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice, Justice Management Division, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20530.
    Public comment on this information collection is strongly 
encouraged.

    Dated: January 22, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-1260 Filed 1-25-96; 8:45 am]
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