[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 210 (Thursday, October 30, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61830-61831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27377]


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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: study on the response of law enforcement to emergency calls 
involving domestic violence.
    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 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 November 3, 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, 
Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
60 days until December 29, 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

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Bernie Auchter, Senior Social Science Analyst, National Institute of 
Justice, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC 20531.
    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: New Collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Study on the Response of Local 
Law Enforcement to Emergency Calls Involving Domestic Violence.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
department sponsoring the collection: Form Number none. National 
Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Affected public includes law enforcement 
administrators or other persons responsible for emergency domestic 
violence policies and procedures within sampled jurisdictions. The 
survey will collect information on police policies and procedures for 
responding to emergency domestic violence calls. Key questions are: (1) 
How do local law enforcement agencies nationwide respond to domestic 
violence emergency calls for service? and (2) How do local law 
enforcement agencies and their dispatch units (including 911 centers) 
coordinate, prioritize, and decide on the appropriate operational 
response to domestic violence calls for service? The data will be used 
to advise the National Institute of Justice, The Violence Against Women 
Office, and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and State 
Appropriations of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives 
Appropriations Committee.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated 
number of respondents is 405. The survey will take an average of 30 
minutes to complete.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with this collection: An estimated 203 hours of public burden is 
associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, 
Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 21, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-27377 Filed 10-29-03; 8:45 am]
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