[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 155 (Friday, August 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41655-41656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20329]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Formula Grants 
Program Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act--
Fiscal Years 1997-1999--Application Kit.

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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

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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, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.
    Comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this 
notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time should be directed to Freida Thomas, Program Analyst, 
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), State 
Relations and Assistance Division (SRAD), at (202) 307-5924. To receive 
a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions, or additional information, please contact Freida Thomas, 
202-307-5924, OJJDP, SRAD, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 543, 
Washington, DC 20531. Additionally, comments may be submitted to the 
Department of Justice, (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information 
Management and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, 
Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530, or via facsimile 
to (202) 514-1534.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Continuation/Extension.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Formula Grants Program Under the 
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act--Fiscal Year 1997-
1999--Application Kit.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Application for 
Federal Assistance (SF-424), Certifications Regarding Lobbying; 
Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free 
Workplace Requirements OJP Form (4061/6). Office of Juvenile Justice 
and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. 
Other: None. On August 7, 1974, the President signed into law the JJDP 
Act of 1974, as amended by the JJDP Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-
586). The Act established Federal assistance for state and local 
programs by authorizing the OJJDP Administrator to make formula grant 
funds to states to assist in developing more effective juvenile 
delinquency programs and to improve the juvenile justice system. The 
Formula Grants Application Kit provides appropriate state agencies with 
the instructions and forms necessary to apply for formula grants under 
the JJDP Act. The Application Kit is provided to states as a technical 
assistance guide in responding to statutory requirements and Federal 
regulations.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 57 responses at 
432 hours, per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 24,624 annual burden hours.
    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: August 6, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-20329 Filed 8-8-96; 8:45 am]
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