[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 168 (Friday, August 29, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 52055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22180]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Task Force for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Agency 
Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments 
Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: Survey on 
Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants.

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    The Department of Justice, Task Force for Faith-Based and Community 
Initiatives has submitted the following information collection request 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register (Volume 68, Number 100, 
and page 28263 on May 23, 2003, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until September 29, 2003. This process is conducted 
in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and suggestions regarding the items contained in 
this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. 
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies 
concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. 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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Survey on Ensuring Equal 
Opportunity for Applicants.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: none. Task Force 
for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: not-for-profit institutions. 
Abstract: To ensure equal opportunity for all applicants including 
small, community-based, faith-based and religious groups, it is 
essential to collect information that enables the Federal agencies to 
determine the level of participation of such organizations in Federal 
grant programs while ensuring that such information is not used in 
grant-making decisions.
    (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 15,361 respondents who will each require an average of 
five minutes to respond.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total annual public burden hours associated 
with this information collection is estimated to be 1,229 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, United States Department of Justice, 601 D Street, 
NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 26, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-22180 Filed 8-28-03; 8:45 am]
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