[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 245 (Monday, December 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 66883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33246]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval of a new collection: Drug court 
grantee data collection survey

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), has 
submitted the following information collection request utilizing 
emergency review procedures, to OMB for review and clearance in 
accordance with sections 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)((2)(iii) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OJP has determined that it cannot 
reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this Part 
because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or 
disrupt the collection of information. Therefore, OMB approval has been 
requested by December 31, 1997. If granted the emergency approval is 
only valid for 180 days. All comments and questions pertaining to this 
pending request for emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office 
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice 
Desk Officer (Ms. Victoria Wassmer), Washington DC, 20503. Comments 
regarding the emergency submission of this information collection may 
also be submitted to OMB via facsimile at 202-395-7285.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to: Office 
of Justice Programs, Attention: Marilyn Roberts, Director, Drug Courts 
Program Office, 6th Floor, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20531. 
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 20, 1998. 
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;
    12. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and the assumptions used;
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected, and
    4. Evaluate whether the data collection instrument will minimize 
the burden of the collection of information on those who are to 
respond, including 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.
    Overview of this information collection.
    1. Type of Information Collection: New collection.
    2. Title of the Form/Collection: Drug Court Grantee Data Collection 
Survey.
    3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 
Drug Courts Program Office, 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: State, Local, and Tribal drug 
courts. Other: None. This survey will assist in the national evaluation 
of drug courts. The data to be collected will assist in determining the 
effectiveness of these grants and the information will be shared with 
the drug court field personnel to improve program quality.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 300 respondents at 
one hour per response twice a year.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 600 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Cle4arance Officer, Information management and Security Staff, 
Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Suite 
850, Washington Center Building, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC, 
20530.

    Dated: December 16, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-33246 Filed 12-19-97 8:45 am]
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