[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 683]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-170]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Civil Rights Division


Agency Information Collection Activities Under Review: Proposed 
Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review: Title III 
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, certification of State and 
local government accessibility requirements.

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, has submitted the 
following information collection request to the Office of Management 
and Budget for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection extension is 
published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 8, 2004. This 
process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the function 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 collection of information;
    (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).
    Comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this 
notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated 
response time should be directed to John Wodatch (phone number and 
address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or 
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions, or additional information, contact John Wodatch, Chief, 
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, by calling (800) 514-
0301 (Voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) (the Division's ADA Information 
Line), or write him at U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights 
Division, Disability Rights Section, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.
    The information collection is listed below:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of currently approved 
collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Title III of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, Certification of State and Local Government 
Accessibility Requirements.
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: No form number. Disability Rights 
Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: State or local government. Under title III of 
the Americans with Disabilities Act, on the application of a State or 
local government, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights (or 
his or her designee) may certify that a State or local building code or 
similar ordinance that establishes accessibility requirements (Code) 
meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the ADA for accessibility 
and usability of ``places of public accommodation'' and ``commercial 
facilities.''
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that 10 respondents per year at 64 hours per certification.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 320 hours annual burden.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance 
Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning 
Staff, Justice Management Division, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 
601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: December 30, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-170 Filed 1-5-04; 8:45 am]
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