[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60713-60714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26690]


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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; claim for death benefits.

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    The U.S. 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 30, 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 22, 2003.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments, suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, 
including requests for copies of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions, should be directed to Sharon Williams via 
e-mail at [email protected] or via facsimile at (202) 307-0036.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. 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;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected;
    (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those 
who

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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: Claim for Death Benefits.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. 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 Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides a 
one-time benefit of $250,000 (adjusted for cost-of-living) to the 
eligible survivors of local, state, and federal public safety officers 
whose deaths result from traumatic injuries sustained in the line of 
duty. The agency requires the information requested on this form to 
identify survivors and determine their eligibility for the PSOB benefit 
in accordance with the statutory requirements found in 42 U.S.C. 3796. 
Respondents will include surviving spouses, children, and/or parents of 
deceased public safety officers.
    (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 each of the 320 respondents will complete the 
application in approximately 90 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 480 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, Planning and Policy Staff, Justice Management 
Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D 
Street NW., Suite 1600, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 16, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-26690 Filed 10-22-03; 8:45 am]
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