[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 172 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52788-52789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22606]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Project 
Safe Neighborhoods Semi-Annual Researcher Reporting Form.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) 
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 68, page 
68 on April 9, 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 October 6, 2003. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or 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, or facsimile 
(202) 395-5806.
    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 agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used;

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    (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 collection:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of a Currently 
Approved 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 contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy 
and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick 
Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 29, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-22606 Filed 9-4-03; 8:45 am]
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