[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 178 (Friday, September 13, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 58077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-23374]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Civil Rights Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: 
Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired; procedures for the administration of 
section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, 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 91, pages 1785-1786) on January 14, 
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 October 15, 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 Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285.
    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/
component, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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 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: Procedures for the Administration 
of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
    (3) The Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 
Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as brief abstract. Primary: State, local or tribal governments. 
Other: None. Abstract Jurisdictions specifically covered under the 
Voting Rights Act are required to obtain preclearance from the Attorney 
General before instituting changes affecting voting. They must convince 
the Attorney General that proposed voting changes are not racially 
discriminatory. The procedures facilitate the provision of information 
that will enable the Attorney General to make the required 
determination.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: There are 
approximately 4,873 respondents who will each require an average of 105 
hours to respond.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total annual public burden hours for this 
information collection is estimated to be 48,730 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, 
Department 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: September 10, 2002.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-23374 Filed 9-12-02; 8:45 am]
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