[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 136 (Monday, July 18, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 41237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14041]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Civil Division; Agency Information Collection Activities: 
Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: claims 
under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil 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. 
This proposed information collection was previously published in the 
Federal Register, Volume 70, Number 76, page 20771 on April 21, 2005, 
allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until August 17, 2005. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially the estimated public burden and associated 
response time, should be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, 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) 395-5806. 
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: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Claims under the Radiation 
Exposure Compensation Act.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: CIV-RECA-1. Civil 
Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Individuals or households. Other: 
None. Abstract: Information is collected to determine whether an 
individual is entitled to compensation under Radiation Exposure 
Compensation Act Program.
    (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 there will be 3,000 respondents who will each require 
2.5 hours to respond.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The total estimated annual burden hours to 
complete the certification form is 7,500 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: July 13, 2005.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 05-14041 Filed 7-15-05; 8:45 am]
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