[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33441-33442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16060]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Bureau of Identification


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

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: Return A and 
supplement to return A

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    The proposed information collection was published in the Federal 
Register, April 14, 1997 in Volume 62 Number 71, utilizing emergency 
review in addition to allowing a 60-day comment period. No comments 
were received by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Service Division. The 
purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public 
comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until July 21, 
1997. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    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,

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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 and Supplement to 
Return A
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. Form: I-720A and I-706. 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 will gather information necessary to monitor 
the bias motivation of selected criminal offenses. The resulting 
statistics are published annually.
    (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 or 
6 hours, annually.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 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, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

    Dated: June 13, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-16060 Filed 6-18-97; 8:45 am]
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