[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 128 (Monday, July 3, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 41097]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16795]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Corrections Program Office; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs; Department of Justice.

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; New collection.

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Program Guidance on Environmental Protection Requirements and 
Project Status Report for the Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth-
in-Sentence Grant Program

    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Corrections 
Program Office, has submitted the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
clearance in accordance with emergency review procedures of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by 
July 12, 2000. The proposed information collection is published to 
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the 
emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be 
directed to OMB, Office of Information Regulation Affairs, (202) 395-
7860, Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530.
    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 the instructions, should be directed to 
Patricia Malak, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Justice Programs, 
Corrections Program Office, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531, 
or facsimile at (202) 307-2019.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
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;
    (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: New Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Program Guidance on Environmental 
Protection Requirements and Project Status Report for the Violent 
Offender Incarceration/Truth-in-Sentencing Grant Program.
    (3) Agency form number, If any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Department of Justice, office of 
Justice Programs, Corrections Program office.
    (4) Affected public who will be required to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: State and Local Government. Other: None.
    The Violent Offender Incarceration/Truth-in-Sentencing Grant 
Program, authorized under Title II, Subtitle A of the Violent Crime 
Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, as amended, provides funds for 
the construction of prisons and jails to assist states in their efforts 
to remove violent offenders from the community and to encourage states 
to implement truth-in-sentencing.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: The 
Project Status Report will be completed by approximately 150 
respondents with initiated project and is expected to take 
approximately 60 minutes to complete. The Program Guidance requires the 
preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact 
Statement (EIS) for approximately 400-500 projects. An average EA may 
take 2-6 months to complete and an EIS approximately 12-18 months, 
although the time required will depend on the scope and nature of the 
project, the alternatives that are analyzed, the impacts on the 
environment, and public reaction to the project.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: Average time will vary depending on the scope of 
the project and the potential environmental impacts.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Office, 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: June 28, 2000.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 00-16795 Filed 6-30-00; 8:45 am]
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