[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 179 (Thursday, September 16, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 55838]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20818]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-day emergency notice of information collection under review: 
Used body armor wear and care questionnaire.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, has 
submitted the following information collection request to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with 
emergency review procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB 
approval has been requested by September 24, 2004. The proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. If granted, the emergency approval is only valid 
for 180 days. Comments should be directed to OMB, Office of Information 
and Regulation Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, 
Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 
60 days until November 15, 2004.
    During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular 
review of this informaiton collection is also being undertaken. All 
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional 
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information 
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to James W. 
Wong, Visiting Scientist, National Institute of Justice, Office of 
Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20531, or facsimile (202) 307-9907.
    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

    (1) Type of information collection: New collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Used Body Armor Wear and Care 
Questionnaire.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: N/A. National 
Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, United States 
Department of Justice is sponsoring the collection.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local, or Tribal Government. 
Other: Federal Government. Abstract: Pursuant to the Attorney General's 
Body Armor Safety Initiative, NIJ is collecting samples of used body 
armor to determine the cause of ballistic resistance degradation in 
body armor. The information collected in the questionnaire concerns the 
usage of each unit of body armor submitted for testing and will 
contribute to an analysis of the causes of ballistic resistance 
degradation.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is 
estimated that it will take each of the 500 respondents approximately 
15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total estimated annual hour burden to complete 
the certification form is 125 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry 
Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: September 10, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-20818 Filed 9-15-04; 8:45 am]
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