[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 178 (Monday, September 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48306-48307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24326]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

ACTION: Notice of Reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired. 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. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
on June 16, 1997 at 62 FR 32654, allowing for a 60-day public comment 
period. No comments were received by the Disability Rights Section.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
October 15, 1997.
    Written comments and/or suggestions are requested 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).
    Written 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 the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department 
of Justice Desk Office, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments 
may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. Comments may 
also be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice 
Management Division,

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Information Management and Security Staff, Attention: Department 
Clearance Office, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530. 
Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ via facsimile to (202) 
514-1534.
    The information collection is listed below:
    (1) Type of information collection. Notice of Reinstatement, 
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired.
    (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: September 9, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-24326 Filed 9-12-97; 8:45 am]
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