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 [Federal Bureau of Investigation], 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.

Overview of This Information Collection

1. Type of Information Collection: New collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Law Enforcement Use of Geophysical Methods.

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection:

Agency Form Number: FBI IRB number 645-22.

Sponsor: Laboratory Division-RSU, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Active or retired Federal Government, State, Local or Tribal Government law enforcement personnel. Abstract: This questionnaire is to gather information from active and retired law enforcement on the applications of geophysical methodologies, such as ground penetrating radar (GPR) and magnetometers, to detect concealed targets (for example: homicide graves, drugs, or weapons) as part of criminal investigations. The respondents will give insight on who performed the geophysical surveys, the suspected targets, the survey environment, along with summaries of 1 to 3 geophysical surveys conducted. The results may be published and used to understand practical uses of geophysical methods for law enforcement investigations.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: We expect no more than 100 individuals completing the questionnaire. On average we expect an average of 10-15 minutes to complete the survey.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 25 hours.

If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530.

87 FR 60707