[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 6 (Friday, January 9, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1603-1604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-419]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Justice Management Division; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request

Action: 60-day notice of information collection under review: 
Department of Justice procurement blanket clearance.

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    The Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 9, 
2004.
    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:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information 
to be collected; and
    [sbull] 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 Larry Silvis (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, please contact Larry Silvis, 
(202) 616-3754, Management and Planning Staff, Room 1400, National 
Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
    Overview of this Information Collection:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Department of Justice 
Procurement Blanket Clearance.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Procurement Solicitation 
Documents, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract. Primary: Commercial organizations and 
individuals who voluntarily submit offers and bids to compete for 
contract awards to provide

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supplies and services required by the Government. All work statements 
and pricing data are required to evaluate the contractors bid or 
proposal.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time for an average respondent to respond: 5,996 respondents, 20 
hours average response time.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with this collection: There are 119,920 estimated annual burden hours 
associated with this information collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Brenda 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: December 31, 2003.
Brenda Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-419 Filed 1-8-04; 8:45 am]
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