[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60701-60702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24438]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired: Crime Victim Compensation State 
Certification Form.

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    The Department of Justice DOJ, Office of Justice Programs 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 100, page 36227 on May 23, 
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 28, 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 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:

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    (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, without change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Crime Victim Compensation 
State Certification Form.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is OJP 
Administrative Form 7390/5, Office of Justice Programs, United States 
Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local and Tribal Governments. 
The Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) as amended and the Victim Compensation 
Program Guidelines require each crime victim compensation program to 
submit an annual Crime Victim Compensation Certification Form. 
Information received for each program will be used to calculate the 
annual formula/block grant amount for the VOCA state crime victim 
compensation programs. The information is aggregated and serves as 
supporting documentation for the Director's biennial report to the 
Congress.
    (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 54 respondents will each complete a one hour annual 
report.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 54 total hour burden 
associated with this collection. 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: September 20, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-24438 Filed 9-25-02; 8:45 am]
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