[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3054-3055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1678]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Office of the Controller
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 proposed 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 a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or
additional information, please contact Maureen Smythe, 202-616-3505,
Office of the Controller, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department
of Justice, Room 942, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20531.
Additionally, 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 Cynthia J.
Schwimer, 202-307-3186, Director, Financial Management Division, Office
of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 633 Indiana Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20531.
Overview of this information collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently
approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Simplified Request for Advance of
Reimbursement.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: H-3. Office of
the Controller, 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: State and Local governments, private
non-profit organizations, individuals, education institutions,
hospitals, and private
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commercial organizations (if legislation allows). Other: None. The
information collected is used to process request for payments to
recipients of agency funds, either through advance or reimbursement.
Upon receipt, review, and approval of the H-3, the agency will notify
Treasury either to electronically send funds to the grantee's bank
account or to issue and mail a Treasury check.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000
responses at 0.25 hours, or 15 minutes per response.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 30,000 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.
Dated: January 25, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Office, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-1678 Filed 1-29-96; 8:45 am]
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