[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54065-54066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14192]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1122-0007]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Legal Assistance for Victims 
Program (LAV Program)

AGENCY: Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice 
(DOJ), 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days until 
August 27, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments 
especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, 
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection 
instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact 
Catherine Poston, Office on Violence Against Women, at 202-514-5430 or 
[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 Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, 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;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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.

    Abstract: Authorized by 34 U.S.C. 20121, the Legal Assistance for 
Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of 
civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid victims 
(ages 11 and older) of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual 
assault, and stalking by providing funds for comprehensive direct legal 
services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that 
abuse or violence. ``Legal assistance'' includes assistance to victims 
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in: 
(a) family, tribal, territorial, immigration, employment, 
administrative agency, housing matters, campus administrative, or 
protection or stay away order proceedings, and other similar matters; 
(b) criminal justice investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial 
matters (including sentencing, parole, and probation) that impact the 
victim's safety and privacy; (c) alternative dispute resolution, 
restorative practices, or other processes intended to promote victim 
safety, privacy, and autonomy; and (d) post-conviction relief 
proceedings in state, local, Tribal, or territorial court where the 
conviction of a victim is related to or arising from domestic violence, 
dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking. 34 
U.S.C. 12291(a)(24)(C) and (D).

Overview of This Information Collection

    1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Semi-Annual Progress Report 
for Grantees of the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: 1122-0007.
    Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as the obligation to respond: The affected public includes the 
approximately 200 grantees of the LAV Program whose eligibility is 
determined by statute. The LAV Program awards grants to law school 
legal clinics, legal aid or legal services programs, domestic violence 
victims shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs, private 
nonprofit entities, and Indian tribal governments. The obligation to 
respond is required to obtain/retain a benefit.
    4. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that it will take the approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program 
grantees) approximately one hour to complete a semi-annual progress 
report. The semi-annual progress report is divided into sections that 
pertain to the different types of activities in which grantees may 
engage. An LAV Program grantee will only be required to complete the 
sections of the form that pertain to its own specific activities.
    5. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: It is estimated that it will take the 
approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program grantees) approximately one 
hour to complete a semi-annual progress report. The semi-annual 
progress report is divided into sections that pertain to the different 
types of activities in which grantees may engage. An LAV grantee will 
only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to 
its own specific activities.
    6. The total annual hour burden to complete the data collection 
forms is 400 hours, that is 200 grantees completing a form twice a year 
with an estimated completion time for the form being one hour.
    7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the 
collection, if applicable: The annualized costs to the Federal 
Government resulting from the OVW staff review of the progress reports 
submitted by grantees are estimated to be $22,400.
    8.

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                                                                   Total Burden Hours
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                                                                                                                             Time per
                    Activity                        Number of                   Frequency                  Total annual      response      Total annual
                                                   respondents                                               responses        (hours)     burden (hours)
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Progress Report Form...........................             200  2/semiannually.........................             400               1             400
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    Unduplicated Totals........................             200  .......................................             400  ..............             400
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    If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

    Dated: June 24, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-14192 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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