[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 71 (Monday, April 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 18148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-9541]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Bureau of Investigation


Criminal Justice Information Services; Agency Information 
Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: return a-monthly 
return of offenses known to police and supplement to return a-monthly 
offenses known to the police.

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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 until June 13, 1997.
    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 direct to SSA Paul J. Gans (phone number and 
address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or 
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions, or additional information, please contact SSA Paul J. 
Gans, 304-625-4830, FBI, CJIS, Statistical Unit, PO Box 4142, 
Clarksburg WV 26302-9921.
    Overview of this information collection:

    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of Current 
Collection
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Return A-Monthly Return of 
Offenses known to the Police and Supplement to Return A-Monthly 
Offenses known to the Police.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection. Form: 4-927A and 4-919. 
Federal Bureau of Identification, department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as brief abstract. Primary: State and Local Law Enforcement 
Agencies. This collection is needed to provide data regarding 
criminal offenses and their respective clearances throughout the 
United States. Data is tabulated and published in the comprehensive 
annual ``Crime in the United States'' and the semi-annual ``Uniform 
Crime Reports''.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the 
amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 4,900 
agencies; 95,255 responses; and with an average completion time of 
30 minutes a month or 6 hours annually.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with both collections: 20,580 hours annually.

    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, N.W, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 9, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-9541 Filed 4-11-97; 8:45 am]
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