[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 104 (Thursday, May 30, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 37867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-13602]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


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; accounting system and financial capability 
questionnaire.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Program, has 
submitted the following information collection request of 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty 
days'' until July 29, 2002. This process is conducted in accordance 
with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Cynthia J. Schwimer, Comptroller (202) 307-
0623, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 
Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531.
    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 collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, With Change, of 
a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval has Expired.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Accounting System and Financial 
Capability Questionnaire.
    (3) Agency from number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form 
7120/1. Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as brief abstract: Primary: Not-for-profit institutions. Other: 
For-profit institutions. This form will be completed by applicants that 
are newly-formed firms or established firms with no previous grants 
awarded by the Office of Justice Programs. It is used as an aide to 
determine those applicants/grantees that may require special attention 
in matters relating to the accountability of Federal funds. This 
information is required for assessing the financial risk of a potential 
recipient in administrating federal funds in accordance with OMB 
Circular A-110 and 28 CFR part 70.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 100 respondents will complete a 4-hour form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 400 annual total burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, 
Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: May 24, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-13602 Filed 5-29-02; 8:45 am]
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