[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2531-2532]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1260]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics; Information Collection Under Review
The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will
be accepted for ``sixty days'' from the date listed at the top of this
page in the Federal Register. Request written comments and suggestions
from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposal
collection of information. Your comments 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 functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies 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
submission of responses.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need additional
information please contract Dr. Brian Reaves (202-616-3287), Bureau of
Justice Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indian Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20531.
If a copy of the proposed collection instrument with instructions
is not published in this notice please contact the agency
representative listed above if you wish to receive a copy.
Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, with change, or
a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) The title of the form/collection: 1996 Directory Survey of Law
Enforcement Agencies.
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: CJ-38. Sponsored
by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, United States Department of
Justice.
(4) Who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief
abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. Others: None.
This information collection is a census of law enforcement agencies
that provides statistics on the number of sworn officers and nonsworn
employees for State police departments, local police departments,
sheriffs' departments, and special police agencies. This data will
provide a means of assessing law enforcement employment trends
nationwide when compared with
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previous data collected in 1986 and 1992.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 17,500
respondents at 0.25 hours, or 15 minutes.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 4,375 total burden hours for this information
collection.
If additional information is required contract: Mr. Robert B.
Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of
Justice, Justice Management Division, Information Management and
Security Staff, Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20530.
Public comment on this information collection is strongly
encouraged.
Dated: January 22, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-1260 Filed 1-25-96; 8:45 am]
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