[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53214-53215]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21281]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1123-0011]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement 
and Certification

AGENCY: Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 30-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Asset 
Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, 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. This proposed information collection 
was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128, 
page 38070 on July 3, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until October 8, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on 
the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, 
or need a copy of the proposed information

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collection instrument with instructions or additional information, 
please contact Jennifer Bickford, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief, Asset 
Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, 1400 New York Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20005 (phone: 202-514-1263). Written comments and/or 
suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Officer of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington DC 20503 or sent to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 1123-0011:
    1 Type of Information Collection: Extension with changes, of the 
Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification, a 
previously approved collection for which approval will expire on 
September 30, 2014.
    2 The Title of the Form/Collection: Department of Justice Equitable 
Sharing Agreement and Certification.
    3 The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: There is not an agency form 
number. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is 
the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, in the Criminal 
Division.
    4 Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as a brief abstract:
    The Attorney General is required by statute to ``assure that any 
property transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency . . . 
will serve to encourage further cooperation between the recipient State 
or local agency and Federal law enforcement agencies.'' 21 U.S.C. 
881(e)(3). The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) 
ensures such cooperation by requiring that all such ``equitably 
shared'' funds be used only for law enforcement purposes and not be 
distributed to other governmental agencies by the recipient law 
enforcement agencies. By requiring that law enforcement agencies that 
participate in the Equitable Sharing Program (Program) file an 
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), AFMLS can readily 
ensure compliance with its statutory obligations.
    The ESAC requires information regarding the receipt and expenditure 
of Program funds from the participating agency. Accordingly, it seeks 
information that is exclusively in the hands of the participating 
agency.
    5 An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 7,600 
state and local law enforcement agencies electronically file the ESAC 
annually with AFMLS. It is estimated that it takes 30 minutes per year 
to enter the information. All of the approximately 7,600 agencies must 
fully complete the form each year to maintain compliance and continue 
participation in the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program.
    6 An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with 
the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 3,800 hours. It is estimated that respondents will take 
30 minutes to complete the form. (7,600 participants x 30 minutes = 
3,800 hours).
    If additional information is required 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 3E.405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: September 3, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2014-21281 Filed 9-5-14; 8:45 am]
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