[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 100 (Monday, May 24, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 29571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-11682]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 2004 
Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), 
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 for 
``sixty days'' until July 23, 2004. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Brian A. Reaves, Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, 810 7th Street NW., room 2320, Washington, DC 20531, 
[email protected] or facsimile (202) 307-5846.
    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:

--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;
--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;
--Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
--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: 2004 Census of State and Local 
Law Enforcement Agencies.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: CJ-38, 
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government. 
This information collection is a census of all state and local law 
enforcement agencies. The information will provide statistics on agency 
personnel, budgets, equipment and policies and procedures.
    (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 18,000 respondents will complete a one-half hour form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 9,000 total annual burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management 
Division, Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 
601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 19, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-11682 Filed 5-21-04; 8:45 am]
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