[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 82 (Monday, April 29, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20994-20995]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-10381]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Office of Community Policing Services; Agency Information 
Collection Activities: Proposed collection; comments requested

ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: New 
collection, mental health and community safety initiative application 
kit.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Oriented 
Policing Services (COPS) has submitted the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
Volume 67, Number 25, page 5612 on February 6, 2002, allowing for a 60 
day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until May 29, 2002. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially 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 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202)-395-7285.
    Request 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:
    (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:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: New Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Mental Health and Community 
Safety Initiative Grant Application Kit.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing 
Services (COPS).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Federally Recognized Tribal 
Governments. Other: None. 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 of 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 4.5 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden is 67.5 hours 
annually.

If additional information is required contact: Mrs. 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: April 23, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-10381 Filed 4-20-02; 8:45 am]
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