[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 12103]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-6080]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


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

ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review: 
Annuity Broker Qualification Declaration Form.

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Division 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 March 14, 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 Kenneth 
L. Zwick, Director, Office of Management Programs, Civil Division, U.S. 
Department of Justice, Main Building, Room 3140, 950 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20530, or facsimile (202) 514-8071.
    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: This is a new collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Annuity Broker Qualification 
Declaration Form.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: none. Civil 
Division, Torts Branch, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Annuity Brokers. Other: None. The 
information collection requirement contained in this rule will be used 
to determine whether a broker meets the minimum qualifications to be 
listed as an annuity broker pursuant to section 11015(b) of Public Law 
107-273.
    (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 400 respondents will complete the application in 
approximately 1 hour per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with 
this application is 400 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, 
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, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: March 10, 2003.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-6080 Filed 3-12-03; 8:45 am]
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