2014-28208. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Claims Filed Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)

AGENCY:

Civil Division, Department of Justice.

ACTION:

30-day notice.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Division, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 187, page 57977, on September 26, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES:

Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional days until December 31, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

If you have additional comments especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: DOJ Desk Officer. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530 or sent to [e-mail].

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 agency, 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;

—Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and/or

—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: Extension of a currently approved collection.

2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Claims Filed Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

3. The agency form number: Form Number: N/A.

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

Primary: Individuals or households.

Abstract: Information is collected to determine whether an individual is entitled to compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that 2,000 respondents will complete the form annually within approximately 2.5 hours.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 5,000 total annual burden hours associated with this collection.

If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: November 25, 2014.

Jerri Murray,

Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.