[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 14 (Tuesday, January 23, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2905-2906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-859]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Civil Rights Division

[OMB Number 1190-0001]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: 
Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act 
of 1965.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), CRT will be submitting 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 71, Number 207, page 62610 on October 26, 2006, 
allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until February 22, 2007. 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 (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) 395-5806. 
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:

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     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 agency's 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: Procedures for the Administration 
of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
    (3) Agency form number: None.
    (4) Affected Public: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. 
Brief Abstract: Jurisdictions specifically covered under the Voting 
Rights Act are required to obtain preclearance from the Attorney 
General before instituting changes affecting voting. They must convince 
the Attorney General that proposed voting changes are not racially 
discriminatory. The procedures facilitate the provision of information 
that will enable the Attorney General to make the required 
determination.
    (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 4,727 respondents will complete each form within approximately 
10.02 hours.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: There are an estimated 47,365 total annual burden 
hours associated with this collection.
    If additional information is required contact: Lynn Bryant, 
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: January 17, 2007.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
 [FR Doc. E7-859 Filed 1-22-07; 8:45 am]
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