[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42270-42271]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-20673]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs


Office of the Controller; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; U.S. Department 
of Justice insurance related criminal referral form.

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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, 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 Maureen Smythe, 202-616-3505, 
Office of the Controller, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department 
of Justice, Room 942, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20531. 
Additionally, 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 Cynthia J. 
Schwimer, 202-307-3186, Director, Financial Management Division, Office 
of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indiana Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20531.
    Overview of this information collection:

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    (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, without change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: United States Department of 
Justice Insurance Related Criminal Referral Form.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: None. Office of 
the Controller, 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: State and local governments, private non 
profit organizations, and businesses or other for profit organizations.
    This form is used to encourage state and federal agencies, 
insurance companies, and insurance trade associations to refer 
significant criminal activity for Federal prosecution. It will enable 
the Department to ensure that all cases are being investigated 
appropriately, and that all related investigations are coordinated.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 200 respondents 
with an average of 1 hour per respondent.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 200 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 8, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-20673 Filed 8-13-96; 8:45 am]
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