SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should ( printed page 70906) 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 (component), 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: Reinstatement of a previously approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: OMB #1105-0095.

Affected Public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract:

Affected Public: Federal, State, and Tribal.

Abstract: The information collected through the PREA OAS is used by DOJ-certified PREA auditors to assess whether confinement facilities comply with the PREA Standards. Facilities submit documentation and responses through the system, and auditors review those materials, conduct interviews, perform on-site assessments, evaluate compliance with individual standards, and prepare audit reports.

The information enables auditors to:

—Assess facility policies, procedures, and operational practices against PREA Standards;

—Verify implementation of safeguards designed to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment;

—Document compliance findings and corrective actions;

—Generate standardized audit reports; and

—Provide information necessary for DOJ oversight of PREA auditors and PREA implementation efforts nationwide.

The information collection also supports state and local correctional agencies in demonstrating compliance with PREA and assists states, territories, and the District of Columbia in meeting statutory certification requirements associated with PREA implementation.

4. Obligation to Respond: Affected public the affected public are individuals. The obligation to respond is voluntary.

5. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,000. One PREA Coordinator per facility.

6. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 Hours.

7. Frequency: Once every three years.

8. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 104,000 hours.

9. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden:

If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

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