[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 26396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10590]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1121-0235]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested; Extension of Currently Approved Collection: Bureau 
of Justice Assistance Application Form: Bulletproof Vest Partnership 
(BVP)

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance, will be submitting the following information 
collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection 
is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. 
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until 
July 5, 2013. If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a 
copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions or additional information, please contact C. Casto at 1-
202-353-7193, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, 
U. S. Department of Justice, 810 7th Street NW., Washington, DC., 20531 
or by email at [email protected].
    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 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 currently approved 
collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Bulletproof Vest Partnership 
Application.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: None. Bureau of Justice 
Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies with armor vest 
needs.
    Abstract: The Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by the 
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998, is a unique U.S. 
Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical 
resource to state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies. The 
purpose of this program is to help protect the lives of law enforcement 
officers by helping states and units of local and tribal governments 
equip their officers with armor bulletproof vests. The collection of 
information is necessary to verify the eligibility of an applicant's 
jurisdiction for partial reimbursement of costs (up to 50%) associated 
with the purchase of the armored bulletproof vests. The data provided 
in the application will determine the need and funding level and 
provide bank account information for electronic payments. This program 
is administered in accordance with Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant 
Act of 1998, Public Law 105-181, 42 USC 3796ll.
    Others: None.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time needed for an average respondent to respond is as follows: It 
is estimated that no more than 4,500 respondents will apply each year. 
Each application takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection is 4,500 hours. Total Annual Reporting Burden: 
4,500 x 1 hour per application = 4,500 hours.
    If additional information is required, please contact, Jerri 
Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 1407B, Washington, DC, 
20530.

    Dated: April 30, 2013.
Jerri Murray,
Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2013-10590 Filed 5-3-13; 8:45 am]
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