[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 76 (Friday, April 18, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 21147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-8476]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY


Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties; DHS Individual 
Complaint of Employment Discrimination

AGENCY: Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, DHS.

ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comments; Extension of an 
existing information collection 1610-0001, DHS Form 3090-1.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights 
and Civil Liberties, submits this extension for the following 
information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). The 
Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties is soliciting comments 
concerning an extension to an existing information collection, DHS 
Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination Form, DHS 3090-1. DHS 
previously published this information collection request (ICR) in the 
Federal Register on January 22, 2008 at 73 FR 3738, for a 60-day public 
comment period. No comments were received by DHS. The purpose of this 
notice is to allow an additional 30-days for public comments.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 19, 2008. 
This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on 
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be 
addressed to Nathan Lesser, Desk Officer, Department of Homeland 
Security, Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and sent via 
electronic mail to [email protected] or faxed to (202) 395-
6974.
    The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in 
comments which:
    1. 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;
    2. 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;
    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 
submissions of responses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If additional information is required 
contact: the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties, Mail Stop 0800, 245 Murray Lane, SW., Bldg 
110, Washington, DC 20528, (202) 401-1474, (202) 401-0470 (TTY).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This form will allow a complainant to submit 
required information used by the Department to process an employment 
discrimination complaint with the Department of Homeland Security. The 
information contained in this form will allow the Department to accept, 
investigate and further process, or to dismiss issues.

Analysis

    Agency: Department of Homeland Security, Office for Civil Rights 
and Civil Liberties.
    Title: DHS Individual Complaint of Employment Discrimination Form.
    OMB Number: 1610-0001.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Federal Government and Individuals or Households. 
Information collection is necessary for DHS CRCL to identify problem 
areas, propose changes, and assist individuals experiencing problems 
during the filing of a formal EEO complaint with DHS.
    Number of Respondents: 1200 respondents.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes per response.
    Total Burden Hours: 600 annual burden hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintaining): None.

    Dated: April 9, 2008.
Charles Armstrong,
Acting, Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-8476 Filed 4-17-08; 8:45 am]
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