[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 202 (Monday, October 20, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59951-59952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26370]


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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: 
Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for 
which approval has expired; application for public safety officers' 
educational assistance.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance has submitted the following information collection 
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 
October 28, 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 Officer, (202) 395-5806, 
Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
60 days until December 19, 2003.
    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 Sharon 
Williams, via e-mail, [email protected], or via facsimile, (202) 
307-0036.
    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: Reinstatement, with Change, of 
a Previously Approved Collection for which Approval has Expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Application for Public Safety 
Officers' Educational Assistance.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form Number 
1240/20. Bureau of Justice Assistance, 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: 
None. The agency requires the information requested on this application 
to determine if individuals are eligible to receive educational 
assistance through the

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Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (PSOEA) Program, as 
established by the PSOEA Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 104-238). Respondents who 
complete the application may be spouses or eligible children of a 
public safety officer who was killed or permanently injured in the line 
of duty.
    (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 150 respondents will complete the application in 
approximately 20 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with 
this application is 50 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Planning and Policy Staff, Justice 
Management Division, United States Department of Justice, 601 D Street, 
NW., Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 14, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-26370 Filed 10-17-03; 8:45 am]
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