[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 105 (Thursday, May 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27100-27101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-13499]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs


Bureau of Justice Assistance; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; local 
application form for local law enforcement block grants program.

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    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted for 60 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 proposed 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,

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e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please contact Patricia Dobbs-Medaris, (202) 
307-6185, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, 
U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20531.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: New collection of information.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Local Law Enforcement Block 
Grants Program, Local Application Form.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Bureau of Justice 
Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State and Local governments. Other: 
None. Public Law 104-134 enacted the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants 
Program. This program awards grant money to local units of governments 
and States and territories to reduce crime and improve public safety. 
The Local Application Form will be completed by each eligible local 
applicant and will provide information for application review and award 
processing.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 5000 responses 
at 30 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 2,500 annual burden.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 23, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-13499 Filed 5-29-96; 8:45 am]
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