[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59260-59261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29421]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired; Universal Hiring Program (UHP) and COPS In 
Schools (CIS) Grant Applications.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing 
Services, 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 December 3, 2001. 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, Attention: Department of Justice Desk 
Officer (202) 395-6466, Washington, DC 20503.
    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 instructions, should be directed to Gretchen 
DePasquale, 202-305-7780, Office of Community Oriented Policing 
Services, U.S. Department of Justice, 1100 Vermont NW., Washington, DC 
20530.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following 
four points:

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    (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 Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, of 
a previously approved collection instrument.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Universal Hiring Program and COPS 
In Schools Grant Applications.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None, 
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government; 
Other: None; Abstract: The application will be used by state, local and 
tribal law enforcement agencies to apply for Federal funding which will 
be used to increase the number of sworn law enforcement positions in 
their agencies. These grants are meant to enhance law enforcement 
infrastructures and community policing efforts in both local 
communities (Universal Hiring Program) and local schools (COPS In 
Schools).
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There are an 
estimated 2,000 respondents for UHP, and 1,500 for the CIS program. The 
amount of estimated time required for the average respondent to respond 
is: 9 hours per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are 18,000 burden hours annually for UHP and 
13,500 for CIS, for a total of 31,500 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda Dyer, 
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department 
of Justice, 601 D Street NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: November 20, 2001.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 01-29421 Filed 11-26-01; 8:45 am]
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