[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 15 (Thursday, January 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 3274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1437]


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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: 
Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired. Certification of Compliance with 
Eligibility Requirements of Section 826 of the Higher Education 
Amendments of 1998.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office on 
Violence Against Women 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 31, 2003. 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 suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Cathy 
Poston, Attorney/Advisor, Office on Violence Against Women, Office of 
Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 7th Street NW., Washington 
DC 20531, or call (202) 305-2589.
    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 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: Reinstatement, without change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Certification of Compliance 
with Eligibility Requirements of Section 826 of the Higher Education 
Amendments of 1998.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: none. Office of 
Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs, Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to required to respond, as 
well as brief abstract: Primary: Institutions of Higher Education. 
Other: None. The grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on 
Campus Program was authorized through Section 826 of the Higher 
Education Amendments of 1998 to make funds available to institutions of 
higher education to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual 
assault and stalking crimes.
    (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 125 respondents will complete the application in 
approximately 30 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimate total public burden associated with 
this application is 62 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department of Deputy Clearance Office, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department 
of Justice, 601 D Street NW, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 16, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-1437 Filed 1-22-03; 8:45 am]
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