[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 16 (Thursday, January 24, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 3506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-1706]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review (extension of a 
currently approved collection); nomination for Young American Medal for 
Service.

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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. 
Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the 
information collection listed below. This proposed information 
collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 
1, 2001 (Volume 66, page 49980), allowing for a 60-day public comment 
period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment until February 25, 2002. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. 
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 
395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice 
(DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security 
Staff, Attention: Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Suite 1600, 
Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
    Written comments and/or 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: Nomination for Young American 
Medal for Service.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 1673/2, 
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: Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions.
    42 U.S.C. 1921 et seq. authorizes the Department of Justice to 
collect information from state governors, chief executives of the U.S. 
territories, and the mayor of the District of Columbia to implement the 
Young American Medals Program.
    (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 20 respondents will complete a 3-hour nomination form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total hour burden to complete the nominations 
is 60 annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: January 16, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-1706 Filed 1-23-02; 8:45 am]
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