[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 32654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15665]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division Agency 
Information Collection Activities Under Review

ACTION: Notice of extension of currently approved information 
collection; Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and 
local government services (certification).

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    Purpose: The information collection extension is published to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted until August 15, 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 John Wodatch (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 John Wodatch, Chief, 
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, by calling (800) 514-
0301 (Voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) ( the Division's ADA Information 
Line), or write him at U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 66738, 
Washington, DC 20035-6738.
    The information collection is listed below:
    (1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Nondiscrimination on the 
Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services 
(Certification).
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. None.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. Under title 
III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, on the application of a 
State or local government, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil 
Rights (or his or her designee) may certify that a State or local 
building code or similar ordinance that establishes accessibility 
requirements (Code) meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the 
ADA for accessibility and usability of ``places of public 
accommodation'' and ``commercial facilities.''
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10 respondents 
per year at 32 hours per certification.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 320 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: June 10, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-15665 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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