[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] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 41656]] 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] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M