[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 79648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-32956]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of the Attorney General


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review: 
New information collection; Application for Representative Payee.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General has 
submitted the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB 
approval has been requested by January 3, 2003. The proposed 
information collections 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 Regulatory 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 also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to the 
Victim Compensation Fund, PO Box 18698, Washington, DC 20036-8698.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public, and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information. 
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 estimates 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: New information collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Application for 
Representative Payee.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: Non. Office of 
the Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals. Other: None. Abstract: 
The Application for Representative Payee will collect information about 
applicants regarding their eligibility to serve as a Representative 
Payee and therefore receive funds directly on behalf of minor children.
    (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 2,000 respondents who will each require an average of 30 
minutes 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 1,000 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Department Clearance Officer, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department 
of Justice, 601 D Street NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: December 24, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-32956 Filed 12-27-02; 8:45 am]
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