[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 147 (Wednesday, July 31, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 49710]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19279]


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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. Needs Assessment for Service Providers of Trafficking Victims 
Telephone Survey.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, 
National Institute of Justice has submitted the following information 
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
review and approval in accordance with emergency review procedures of 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by 
August 2, 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 and 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. All 
comments and suggestion, 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 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: New Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Needs Assessment for Service 
Providers of Trafficking Victims Telephone Survey.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form Number 
1121. National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 
Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Affected public includes agencies and/or 
organizations who work with victims of trafficking in persons or 
advocate on their behalf. This collection will gather information 
related to assessing the needs of service providers who provide 
assistance to victims of trafficking in persons. The data will then be 
used to advise the Office of Justice Programs, other federal agencies 
and their grantees in the development of data-drive programs to serve 
trafficking victims and ensure that these programs are both responsive 
and effective in meeting the needs of trafficking victims. 
Additionally, the information will inform the development of training 
and technical assistance programs that best meet the identified needs 
of the field.
    (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 200 respondents will each complete a 1-hour telephone survey.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: An estimate of the total hour burden to conduct 
this survey is 200 hours.
    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, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: July 23, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-19279 Filed 7-30-02; 8:45 am]
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