[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 17408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-8607]


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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: 
New Collection; Project Safe Neighborhoods Semi-Annual Researcher 
Reporting Form.

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    The Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs, has 
submitted the following information 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 April 18, 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 Office (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 Robyn 
Thiemann, Counsel, Domestic Security Section, Department of Justice, 
601 D Street NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 6500, Washington, DC 
20530, or facsimile (202) 305-4901.
    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 agency's 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: New Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Project Safe Neighborhoods 
Semi-Annual Researcher Reporting Form.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form number: none. Office of 
Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or Households. Other: 
Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; Federal 
Governments; and state, local, or tribal government. The data, which 
will be submitted via the Semi-Annual Researcher Reporting Form in a 
timely fashion by the research for each of the 94 judicial districts, 
is essential to understanding gun violence at a national level. By 
collecting both outcome and intervention measures, the Department can 
identify programs that demonstrate success in reducing targeted gun 
crime. This information is essential to evaluating the program and 
providing feedback at the national level that can inform management 
decisions. Additionally, this data will assist the Department in 
discharging its obligations under the Government Performance and 
Results Act (GPRA).
    (5) An estimate of the number of respondents and the amount of time 
estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated 
that 93 respondents will complete the form in approximately one hour 
twice a year.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with 
this application is 186 hours.
    If additional information is required, please contact Brenda Dyer, 
Department Deputy 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: April 3, 2003.
Brenda Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-8607 Filed 4-8-03; 8:45 am]
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