[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 171 (Thursday, September 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 47041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-23746]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; Extension of a 
currently approved collection; Drug Court Grantee Data Collection 
Survey.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has submitted 
the following information collection request for review and clearance 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
``sixty days'' until November 2, 1998.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions or 
additional information, please contact Marilyn Roberts, 202-616-5001, 
Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice, 810 
7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information 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 function of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's 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.
    Overview of this information:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Drug Court Grantee Data 
Collection Survey.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number = none. 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: Federal Government, State, Local or 
Tribal. 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 within 
the drug court field 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/reply: It is 
estimated that 300 respondents will complete a 2 hour survey semi-
annually.
    (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, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: August 27, 1998.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 98-23746 Filed 9-2-98; 8:45 am]
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