[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 192 (Monday, October 5, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53464-53465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-26548]


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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; Reinstatement, 
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired; 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 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 
December 4, 1998.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions or 
additional information, please contact Ashton E. Flemmings, (202)-616-
9045, Public Safety Officers' Benefits Office, Office of Justice 
Programs, U.S. 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

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other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic 
submission of responses.

Overview of This Information

    (1) Type of information collection: Reinstatement, without change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Application for Federal law 
Enforcement Dependents Assistance.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 1240/20 
(9-97), 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 seq. To provide financial assistance in the form of 
awards to the children and spouses of Federal civilian law enforcement 
officers whose death 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/reply: 50 
responses annually at 2 hours per respondent.
    (6) An estimate for 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, 
or via facsimile at (202) 514-1534.

    Dated: September 29, 1998.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 98-26548 Filed 10-2-98; 8:45 am]
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