[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 245 (Monday, December 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 66883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-33246]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: Request OMB emergency approval of a new collection: Drug court
grantee data collection survey
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The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), has
submitted the following information collection request utilizing
emergency review procedures, to OMB for review and clearance in
accordance with sections 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)((2)(iii) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OJP has determined that it cannot
reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this Part
because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or
disrupt the collection of information. Therefore, OMB approval has been
requested by December 31, 1997. If granted the emergency approval is
only valid for 180 days. All comments and questions pertaining to this
pending request for emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice
Desk Officer (Ms. Victoria Wassmer), Washington DC, 20503. Comments
regarding the emergency submission of this information collection may
also be submitted to OMB via facsimile at 202-395-7285.
During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All
comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional
information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information
collection instrument with instructions, should be directed to: Office
of Justice Programs, Attention: Marilyn Roberts, Director, Drug Courts
Program Office, 6th Floor, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20531.
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until February 20, 1998.
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;
12. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and the assumptions used;
3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected, and
4. Evaluate whether the data collection instrument will minimize
the burden of the collection of information on those who are to
respond, including 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: New collection.
2. Title of the Form/Collection: Drug Court Grantee Data Collection
Survey.
3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None.
Drug Courts Program Office, 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, Local, and Tribal drug
courts. Other: None. This survey will assist in the national evaluation
of drug courts. The data to be collected will assist in determining the
effectiveness of these grants and the information will be shared with
the drug court field personnel to improve program quality.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 300 respondents at
one hour per response twice a year.
6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 600 annual burden hours.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B.
Briggs, Cle4arance Officer, Information management and Security Staff,
Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Suite
850, Washington Center Building, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC,
20530.
Dated: December 16, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-33246 Filed 12-19-97 8:45 am]
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