[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 83 (Tuesday, April 30, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21276-21277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-10612]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION:  60-Day emergency notice of information collection under 
review: new public safety officer medal of valor application.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Statistics 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 May 
8, 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 view 
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 Tracey Henke, 
Office of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, 
Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531, or 
call (202) 307-5933.
    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 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) The title of the form/collection: Public Safety Officer Medal 
of Valor Application.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable components 
of the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form 
Number 1121. National Medal of Valor Office, Office of Justice 
Programs, 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: Federal Government. The information collected on this 
application will provide the nomination of public safety officers who 
demonstrate courage and bravery above and beyond the call of duty 
without regard for their personal safety. A Medal of Valor Board will 
be appointed by the Congress and the President. The Board shall select 
candidates as recipients of the Medal of Valor from among those 
applications received by the National Medal of Valor Office. Annually, 
the Board shall present, to the Attorney General, the name or names of 
those recommended as medal of valor recipients.
    (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 500 respondents will complete the application in 
approximately 60 minutes.

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    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with 
this application is 500 minutes.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. 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, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: April 25, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-10612 Filed 4-29-02; 8:45 am]
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