[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 168 (Thursday, August 29, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55429-55430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-22012]


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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: Extension 
of a currently approved 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 35, pages 8040-8041 on February 21, 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 September 30, 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

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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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (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: 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 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: August 23, 2002.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
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