[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 63 (Thursday, April 1, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17238-17239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-7319]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Civil Rights Division


Agency Information Collection Activities Under Review

ACTION: 30-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. 
This proposed information collection was previously published in the 
Federal Register on January 6, 2004, at volume, 69, number 3, page 683, 
allowing for a 60-day public comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 
3, 2003. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions are requested from the public 
and affected agencies concerning the extension of a currently approved 
collection of information. 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).
    Written 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 the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB), 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.
    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, local or tribal 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: 5 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: Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Department 
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: March 29, 2004.
Robert B. Briggs,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-7319 Filed 3-31-04; 8:45 am]
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