[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 35 (Thursday, February 21, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8040-8041]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-4043]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency 
Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments 
Requested

ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review: 
new collection, Mental Health and Community Safety Initiative 
Application Kit.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Community 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. This notice supersedes the previous notice published on 
February 6, 2002, in volume 67, on pages 5612-5613. OMB approval has 
been requested by February 28, 2002. 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. Written 
comments and/or suggestions regarding additional information, including 
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, 1100 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20530.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. Your written responses 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 agencies 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: New collection.

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    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Mental Health and Community 
Safety Initiative Application Kit.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Agency Form Number: 
None, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department 
of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a bride abstract: Primary: Federally recognized tribal 
governments. Other: N/A. Abstract: The information collected will be 
used by the COPS Office to determine whether Federally Recognized 
Tribal governments are eligible for three year grants specifically 
targeted to meet the most serious needs to law enforcement in Indian 
communities. The grants are meant to enhance law enforcement 
infrastructures and community policing efforts in these communities.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There will be 
an estimated 15 responses. The estimated amount of time required for 
the average respondent to respond is: 3.5 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with collection: 67.5 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda Byer, 
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, NW, 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: February 13, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-4043 Filed 2-20-02; 8:45 am]
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