82 FR 8762 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Bureau of Justice Assistance Application Form: Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 18 (January 30, 2017)

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has submitted 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 nn, Number nnn, page nnnnn on month, day, year, ] allowing for a 60 day comment period.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 18 (Monday, January 30, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8762-8763]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-01964]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1121-2220]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Bureau of Justice Assistance Application Form: 
Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance

AGENCY: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice

ACTION: 30-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs 
(OJP) has submitted 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

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was previously published in the Federal Register [ Volume nn, Number 
nnn, page nnnnn on month, day, year, ] allowing for a 60 day comment 
period.

DATES:  Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 
days until March 1, 2017.

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 
IWritten comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office 
of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503 or 
sent to [email protected]. [This is in the new template, 
didn't know if we had to have it and, if so, if the same information 
would apply to PSOB/PSOEA.]

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 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/or
--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 a currently 
approved collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Public Safety Officers 
Educational Assistance.
    3. The agency form number: None.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract:
    Primary: Business or other for-profit.
    Others: None.
    Abstract: BJA's Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Office will 
use the PSOEA Application information to confirm the eligibility of 
applicants to receive PSOEA benefits. Eligibility is dependent on 
several factors, including the applicant having received or being 
eligible to receive a portion of the PSOB Death Benefit, or having a 
spouse or parent who received the PSOB Disability Benefit. Also 
considered are the applicant's age and the schools being attended. In 
addition, information to help BJA identify an individual is collected, 
such as contact numbers and email addresses.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that no more than 200 new respondents will apply a year. Each 
application takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 100 hours. It is estimated that new respondents will take 
30 minutes to complete an application. The burden hours for collecting 
respondent data sum to 100 hours (200 respondents x 0.5 hours = 100 
hours).
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice 
Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution 
Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E, 405B, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 25, 2017.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2017-01964 Filed 1-27-17; 8:45 am]
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