[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 16, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 18654-18655] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-9803] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Statistics; Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request ACTION: National Crime Victimization Survey. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PURPOSE: The information collection extension is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 16, 1997. We request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies' concerning the extension of a currently approved collection of information. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (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 Craig Perkins (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, contact Craig A. Perkins, Statistician, Victimization Statistics Branch, by calling (202) 633- 3039, or by writing to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 633 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20531. The information collection is listed below: (1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved Collection. (2) The title of the form/collection. National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection. Form: NCVS-1, NCVS-1A; NCVS- 1A(SP); NCVS-2; NCVS-2(SP); NCVS-7; NCVS-110; NCVS-500; NCVS-541; NCVS- 545; NCVS-548; NCVS-551; NCVS-554; NCVS-554(SP); NCVS-572(L)KOR/SP/ CHIN(T)/CHIN(M)/VIET; NCVS-573((L); NCVS593(L); and NCVS-594(L). Component: Victimization Statistics Branch, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. The National Crime Victimization Survey collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates statistics on the amount and type of crime committed against households and individuals in the United States. Respondents include persons 12 years and older living in about 49,200 interviewed households. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time [[Page 18655]] estimated for an average respondent to respond: 111,100 respondents at 1.95 hours per interview. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 72,684 hours 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: April 11, 1997. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 97-9803 Filed 4-15-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M