[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 12827] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-6708] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested ACTION: Notice of information collection under emergency review at OMB; Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired: Bureau of Justice Assistance--Application Form--State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance has submitted the following information collection request (ICR) 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 March 26, 1998. If granted, the emergency approval is valid for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, D.C. 20503. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to 202-395-7285. 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 May 15, 1998. Request written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning this proposed collection of information. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ via facsimile to 202-514-1590. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/ component, including whether the information, will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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 techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of information collection: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which OMB Clearance has expired. (2) The title of the form/collection: Bureau of Justice Assistance--Application Form--State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. 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: State and local governments that have correctional facilities for incarceration of criminal offenders and those accused of crimes. Other: None. SCAAP was created by the Crime Act of 1994, and is designed to provide assistance to state and local correctional agencies that incarcerate illegal aliens. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: Of the possible, 3200 governmental entities that are eligible to apply, it is estimated that only approximately 500 will actually apply for SCAAP. The time burden of the 500 applicants is 30 minutes per application. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total hour burden to complete the applications is 250 annual burden hours. Public comment on this proposed information collection is strongly encouraged. Dated: March 11, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-6708 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M