[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60714-60715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26691]


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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, report of public safety officer's 
death.
    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, or questions regarding additional 
information, including requests for copies of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to Sharon 
Williams 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 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: Report of Public Safety 
Officer's Death.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: From 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 brief abstract: Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government. 
Other: Federal Government. This information collection is required to 
carry out the functions of the PSOB Program. The 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 injuries sustained in the line of duty. The 
Report of Public Safety Officer's Death form is completed by the 
employing agency. Supporting documentation is filed with the Bureau of 
Justice Assistance to assist in determining eligibility of spouses, 
children, and/or parents of deceased public safety officers in 
obtaining benefits. The form includes information necessary to 
determine that the circumstances of death meet the requirements 
prescribed in 42 U.S.C. 3796.
    (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 2.5 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimate total public burden associated with 
this application is 800 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.


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    Dated: October 16, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-26691 Filed 10-22-03; 8:45 am]
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