Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 13818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6929]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a 
Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; (Reinstatement, 
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired); Federal Law Enforcement Dependents Assistance.

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    The Bureau of Justice Assistance, has submitted the following 
information collection request for review and clearance in accordance 
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Office of Management and 
Budget approval is being sought for the information collection listed 
below.
    This proposal information collection was previously published in 
the Federal Register on October 5, 1998, allowing for a 60-day public 
comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment until April 21, 1999. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained 
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and 
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of 
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. 
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 
395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice 
(DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security 
Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G 
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be 
submitted to DOJ via facsimile to (202) 514-1590.
    Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information should 
address one or more of the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the function of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) 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;
    (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; and
    (4) 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 
submissions of responses.
    Overview of this information:
    (1) Type of information collection: Reinstatement, without change, 
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Federal Law Enforcement 
Dependents Assistance.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 1240/20 
(9-97) , Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: Children and spouses of Federal 
civilian law enforcement officers who were killed or permanently and 
totally disabled in the line of duty and are seeking financial 
assistance for the purpose of higher education.
    Other: None. This program is administered under the authority of 42 
U.S.C. 3796 et. seq. to provide financial assistance in the form of 
awards to the children and spouses of Federal civilian law enforcement 
officers whose death or permanent and total disabilities in the line of 
duty resulted in the payment of benefits under the Public Safety 
Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. The Application Form will be 
completed by each eligible applicant and will provide information 
regarding educational experience, educational goals, and estimated cost 
of educational plan for verification and award processing.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 50 
responses annually at 2 hours per respondent.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: ((100)) annual burden hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530, 
or via facasimile at (202) 514-1534.

    Dated: March 16, 1999.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 99-6929 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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