[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 32655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15667]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

ACTION: Notice of new information collection; Title II of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
Discrimination Complaint Form.

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    Purpose: The proposed information collection 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 proposed 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. New Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Title II of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
Discrimination Complaint Form.
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. No form number. Disability Rights 
Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: Individuals alleging discrimination by public 
entities based on disability. Under title II of the Americans with 
Disabilities Act, an individual who believes that he or she has been 
subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability by public entity 
may, by himself or herself or by an authorized representative, file a 
complaint. Any Federal agency that receives a complaint of 
discrimination by a public entity is required to review the complaint 
to determine whether it has jurisdiction under section 504. If the 
agency does not have jurisdiction, it must determine whether it is the 
designated agency responsible for complaints filed against that public 
entity. If the agency does not have jurisdiction under section 504 and 
is not the designated agency, it must refer the complaint to the 
Department of Justice. The Department of Justice then must refer the 
complaint to the appropriate agency.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 5,000 
respondents per year at 0.75 hours per complaint form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,750 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. 97-15667 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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