[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 198 (Tuesday, October 14, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 59195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25963]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Justice Management Division; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review; 
Certification of Identity.

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    The Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, has 
submitted the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget 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 until December 15, 2003.
    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:

--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;
--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;
--Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
--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.

    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please contact Patricia D. Harris, FOIA/PA 
Coordinator, Mail Management Services, Facilities and Administrative 
Services Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department 
of Justice, 10th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20530, or 
via facsimile (301) 436-1036.
    Overview of this Collection:
    (1) The type of information collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Certification of Identity.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: DOJ-361. 
Facilities and Administrative Services Staff, Justice Management 
Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals. The information 
collection will be used by the Department to identify individuals 
requesting certain records under the Privacy Act. Without this form an 
individual cannot obtain the information requested.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 55,478 
respondents at \1/2\ hour per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 27,739 annual burden hours.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Department Deputy 
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and 
Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, 
NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 3, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-25963 Filed 10-10-03; 8:45 am]
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