[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 31, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4530-4531]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1512]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1190-0005]


Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section; Agency 
Information Collection Activities Under Review

ACTION: 60-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, Disability Rights 
Section, will be submitting 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. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted 
until April 2, 2007. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    We request written comments and suggestions 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).
    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 John Wodatch (phone number and 
address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or 
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions, or additional information, contact John Wodatch, Chief, 
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, by calling (800) 514-
0301 (Voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) (the Division's ADA Information 
Line), or write him at U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights 
Division, Disability Rights Section--NYA, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530.
    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 or Local 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

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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: 10 respondents 
per year at 32 hours per certification.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 320 hours annual burden.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Lynn Bryant, 
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: January 26, 2007.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. E7-1512 Filed 1-30-07; 8:45 am]
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