[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 108 (Thursday, June 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 33743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-14118]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review; Extension 
of currently approved collection; Local law enforcement block grants 
program.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance, has submitted the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection is 
published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until 
August 4, 2003.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Zephyr Fraser at 202-616-0416, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of 
Justice, 810 7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged and 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 function 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: Extension of currently approved 
collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Local Law Enforcement Block 
Grants Program.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: Bureau of Justice Assistance, 
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. Other: None. Public Law 107-10 funds the Local Law 
Enforcement Block Grants Program. This program awards funds to local 
units of governments, states, and territories to reduce crime and 
improve public safety. Each eligible State and unit of local government 
electronically provides information to apply.
    (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 no more than 3,274 respondents will apply, at 
approximately 10 responses each at 1 hour per response.
    (6) As estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total hour burden to complete the applications 
is 32,740 annual burden hours.
    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, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530, or via facsimile 
at (202) 514-1590.

    Dated: May 30, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-14118 Filed 6-4-03; 8:45 am]
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