[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 242 (Friday, December 17, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 70727-70728] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-32727] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; emergency law enforcement services vulnerability; new collection. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 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 February 15, 2000. 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 functions 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 [[Page 70728]] 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: Emergency Law Enforcement Services Vulnerability. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form number 2-240. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Academy. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. This form is used to collect feedback from state and local law enforcement regarding their infrastructure vulnerabilities. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 3200 responses at 30 minutes (0.50) per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,600.00 annual burden hours. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact James Delaverson (703) 632-3220, Program Manager, Office of Information and Learning Resources, Research and Analysis Center, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia 22135. Additionally, comments and/or suggestions regarding the item contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time may also be directed to Mr. James Delaverson. 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 1220, National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 14, 1999. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 99-32727 Filed 12-16-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-02-M