[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 132 (Thursday, July 10, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37076-37077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-17962]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Office of Justice Programs; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval; Application for Federal Law 
Enforcement Dependents Assistance.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance has submitted the following information collection 
request utilizing emergency review procedures, to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by 
July 14, 1997. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid for 180 
days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Ms. Victoria Wassmer, 202-395-75871, 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC.
    During the first 60 days of this same period a regular review of 
this information collection is also being undertaken. Comments are 
encouraged and will be accepted until September 8, 1997. Request 
written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies 
concerning the proposed collection of information. Your comments should 
address on 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 response.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Initial collection of 
information.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Application for Federal Law 
Enforcement Dependents Assistance.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Bureau of Justice 
Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Children and spouses of Federal 
civilian law enforcement officers who were killed or permanently and 
totally disabled in the line of duty and are seeking financial 
assistance for the purpose of higher education. Other: None. This 
program is administered under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 3796 et

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seq. to provide financial assistance in the form of awards to the 
children and spouses of Federal civilian law enforcement officers whose 
deaths or permanent and total disabilities in the line of duty resulted 
in the payment of benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits 
(PSOB) Program. The Application Form will be completed by each eligible 
applicant and will provide information regarding educational 
experience, educational goals, and estimated cost of educational plan 
for verification and award processing.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 50 responses 
annually at 2 hours per respondent.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: (100) annual burden hours.
    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: July 3, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-17962 Filed 7-9-97; 8:45 am]
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