[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 212 (Monday, November 3, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62327-62328]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27526]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Bureau of Investigation


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Violent

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Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP) Crime Analysis Report.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation 
has submitted the following information collection request to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register Volume 68, Number 128, on 
page 39971, on July 3, 2003, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until December 3, 2003. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to The Office of Management and 
Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. 
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 Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Violent Criminal Apprehension 
Program (VICAP) Crime Analysis Report.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: FD-676. Department of 
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Violent Criminal Apprehension 
Program Unit.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government. 
Brief Abstract: Collects data at crime scenes (e.g., unsolved murders 
or sexual assaults) for analysis by VICAP staff of the FBI. Law 
enforcement agencies reporting similar pattern crimes will be provided 
information to initiate a coordinated multi-agency investigation to 
expedite identification and apprehension of violent criminal offenders 
(e.g., serial murderers, serial rapists).
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000 
respondents at an average of one hour per response.
    (6) An estimate of the annual total public burden (in hours) 
associated with the collection: 10,000 total burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy 
and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick 
Henry Building, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 28, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-27526 Filed 10-31-03; 8:45 am]
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