[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14964-14969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-8105]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Bureau of Justice Statistics
[OJP(BJS)-1161]
RIN 1121-ZA98
National Sex Offender Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP)
AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS),
Justice.
ACTION: Notice of program plan.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is publishing this
notice to announce the establishment of the National Sex Offender
Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 1998. The
NSOR Assistance Program is a component of the BJS National Criminal
History Improvement Program (NCHIP). Copies of this announcement also
can be found on the Internet at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol G. Kaplan at (202) 307-0759
(this is not a toll free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Program Goals
The BJS National Sex Offender Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP)
supports the President's goal of establishing an effective national
registry of convicted sex offenders. The registry will ensure that
accurate and complete information about convicted sex offenders is
appropriately made available to law enforcement to protect the public
and prevent further victimizations. Specifically, the program will help
states ensure that:
(1) State sex offender registries identify, collect, and properly
disseminate relevant information that is consistent, accurate,
complete, and up-to-date;
(2) States establish appropriate interfaces with the FBI's national
system so that State registry information on sex offenders can be
obtained and tracked from one jurisdiction to another.
Background
Establishment of an effective national sex offender registry that
is capable of providing instant access to data on sex offender location
on an interstate basis is a national priority.
In his Order dated June 25, 1996, President Clinton directed that
Attorney General Reno develop a plan for a national sex offender
registry by August 1996. In her response, submitted to the President on
August 22, 1996, the Attorney General stressed the DOJ commitment to
establishment of a sex offender registry and indicated that achievement
of this goal would be achieved through a coordinated effort involving
the FBI (the agency that will maintain and operate the National Sex
Offender Registry), the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications
System (NLETS) (the system through which States will communicate
registry information between and among themselves and the FBI), and the
States (which have primary responsibility for gathering data on sex
offenders for use within the State and input into the national system).
In addition, subsequent amendments to 42 U.S.C. 14072 require the
establishment of such a registry and amendments to 42 U.S.C. 14071
require States to participate in the Registry as a condition of
eligibility for full Byrne grant funding.
The permanent National Sex Offender Registry File will be developed
as part of the FBI's NCIC-2000 project and will include a fingerprint
and photo (``mugshot'') image of the registered offender. The file will
be a ``hot file'' and be accessible to authorized users without
submitting fingerprints. As reported in the Attorney General's August
1996 response to the President, the accelerated date for the permanent
system to be in place is mid-1999.
Pending establishment of the permanent system, an interim national
pointer system has been established by the FBI, that flags criminal
history records of persons whom States identify as being registered as
sex offenders. This is similar to the procedure used in the ``Flash''
system that identifies parolees and probationers. Inquiries that result
in a ``hit'' identify the State registry that holds the full
information on an offender. Inquiring criminal justice agencies may use
NLETS (or phone or paper) to request more detailed information. Flags
are set based on input from each of the States. As of March 4, 1998,
the FBI indicates that 23 States are providing data to the interim
system and that an estimated 31,590 records are currently flagged.
Available information indicates that all States operate some type
of sex offender registry at this time. In order, however, for the
national system to permit law enforcement in each State to have
information on offenders initially released in other States, or
traveling throughout the Nation, these individual
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registries must be automated, accurate, and interfaced with the
national system on a timely basis.
The BJS National Sex Offender Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP)
is designed to help States ensure that State sex offender registries
identify, collect, and properly disseminate relevant information that
is consistent, accurate, complete and up-to-date. Additionally, the
program will help States establish appropriate interfaces with the
FBI's national system so that State registry information on sex
offenders can be obtained and tracked from one jurisdiction to another.
The BJS NSOR-AP program will also assist States in meeting relevant
requirements of current Federal legislation (The Jacob Wetterling
Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act
, Megan's Law, and the Pam Lychner Sexual Offender Tracking and
Identification Act (42 U.S.C. 14071, 14072), as amended by section 115
of the general provisions of Title I of the Departments of Commerce,
Justice, and State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriation
Act of 1998, P.L. 105-119) and applicable State standards.
Appropriation and Assistance Program
The FY 1998 BJS appropriation includes $25 million to support the
national sex offender registry. Funds will be awarded to States under
the BJS National Sex Offender Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP),
which is a discretionary award component of the overall BJS National
Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP). All States will be
eligible for an award under the NSOR-AP program.
Application and Award Process
Only one application will be accepted from each State. The
application must be submitted by the agency designated by the Governor
to administer the NSOR assistance program. Where the designated agency
is the same as the designated NCHIP agency, a separate application must
be submitted for NSOR-AP funds and NCHIP funds. A State may choose to
submit its application as part of a multistate consortium or other
entity. In such case, the application should include a statement of
commitment from each State and be signed by an individual designated by
the Governor of each participating State. The application should also
indicate specific responsibilities and include a separate budget for
each State.
Timing
To be eligible for 1998 NSOR-AP funds, an application must be
submitted to BJS by April 15, 1998.
Awards normally will be for 12 months, although a longer period can
be approved with sufficient justification. Project activity may be
initiated after July 1, 1998, but no later than September 1998. In the
event that an award is made before July 1, 1998, the applicant may
request an earlier start up date. Applications must contain an end date
no later than December 31, 1999.
Allocation of Funds Within the State
The agency designated to apply for and receive the NSOR-AP award
may allocate the funds within the State consistent with State policy
and goals. Although it is anticipated that the majority of funds will
be utilized at the State level to directly support development of the
State registry and interfaces with the national system, funds may be
directed to local agencies requiring assistance in connection with, for
example, input of data. States should be particularly aware of the key
role played by courts in development of registry information and of
special needs of Indian tribes.
Interface With the FBI's National Sex Offender Registry System
Regular input to the FBI's national system is a key goal of this
assistance program. Accordingly, States that are not currently
submitting information to the FBI's national registry at the time of
their application for funding are encouraged to request funding to
accomplish this goal by September 30, 1998. All applications must
either indicate that the State is already submitting information or
specify the date(s) by which data will be provided to the FBI's interim
and/or permanent system.
Program Narrative
In addition to the requirements set forth in Appendix A, the
National Sex Offender Registry Assistance Program (NSOR-AP) application
should include the following parts.
Part I. Background
This section should include a short description of the status of,
and plans for, those aspects of the State sex offender registry that
are necessary for understanding the application. In particular, the
discussion should indicate whether the registry is automated in whole
or in part and describe the process for data input and dissemination to
law enforcement agencies within the State. The section should also
indicate whether data is being sent electronically to the FBI and the
categories of persons eligible to access registry data. Where funds are
requested for fingerprint or mugshot equipment, the section should
indicate the status of fingerprint or mugshot capability at the
registry and among local agencies charged with data input. The
applicant should also indicate whether any coordination arrangements
exist with neighboring States or Indian tribes.
Part II. Identification of Needs
This section should identify those areas and problems that the
applicant State believes should be addressed to upgrade the functioning
of the State registry and its interface with the national system,
consistent with Federal and State legislative requirements.
Part III. Program Description
This section should describe specific tasks to be undertaken with
requested funds. Tasks to be undertaken should be listed in priority
order, with intended impact, budget requirements, and estimated dates
of completion. The application should indicate the means by which each
task will help the State achieve the goals of the program.
Part IV. Coordination
To ensure that the NSOR program fully supports the President's
goals and furthers the overall DOJ efforts to establish a national sex
offender registry, BJS will closely coordinate the NSOR-AP program with
relevant offices within the Department of Justice, including the Office
of Justice Programs, and the FBI. Similar coordination is expected
between the State's agency responsible for the State sex offender
registry and other interested State and local agencies and Indian
tribes.
To ensure coordination of Federal funding efforts, the application
should include information on current awards or pending applications
for Federal funding to support activities for which funds are being
requested in the current NSOR-AP application. Where relevant, such
information should indicate the amount of the other award, the grantor
agency, and the program purpose.
Part V. Timetable
This section should set forth a timetable for all tasks proposed to
be funded under the award. The section should also include a statement
assuring that the State currently is submitting data to the FBI
national sex offender registry system, or set forth a timetable by
which such a link will be effectuated.
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Part VI. Fund Allocation and Budget
This section should identify the agencies or governmental
components that will receive funds under the award. In particular, the
application should specify the level of funds or other benefits that
will be directed for the courts or Indian tribes. The application
should identify those agencies to receive funds under the award and
indicate the fiscal arrangements to accomplish fund transfer if the
recipient agency is not the implementing agency. The budget should
provide details for expenses in required categories (see Appendix A,
Application Content). Please note that allocation of funds to other
States and local agencies is considered a contractual arrangement under
federal budgeting categories.
Review and Funding Criteria
States should understand that full funding may not be possible for
all proposed activities. Allocation of funds will be based on the
amount requested and the following factors:
(1) The extent to which proposed tasks will ensure that the
applicant State becomes a fully-functional part of the FBI's National
Sex Offender Registry;
(2) The extent to which activities to be supported under the award
will, by virtue of the number of sex offenders in the State, the level
of technical development in the State, geographic or demographic
factors, current operating procedures and requirements, or other
related factors, be expected to have a major impact on availability of
information about sex offenders, both within the State and nationally;
(3) The proposed use or enhancement of innovative procedures that
may be of value to other jurisdictions;
(4) The technical feasibility of the proposal and the extent to
which the proposal appears reasonable in light of the State's current
level of system development and statutory framework;
(5) Reasonableness of the budget;
(6) Nature of the proposed expenditures; and
(7) The reasonableness of the relationship between the proposed
activities and the current status of the State system in terms of
technical development, legislation, current fiscal demands and future
operating costs.
Funding and Allowable Costs
Funds may be used for the following purposes:
1. Automate and enhance automation of registries--Funds may be used
to automate and/or upgrade the automation of the State sex offender
registry. Eligible costs also include automating linkage between the
registry and law enforcement agencies within the State, and developing
and implementing procedures to transfer information to the FBI. Funds
may only be used for procedures that are compatible with the FBI
system.
2. Improve online access for law enforcement across the State--
Funds may be used to create linkage with local radio dispatchers or
computerized methods of dissemination as a mean of providing timely
access to registry data to officers in the field. Funds may not be used
for purchase of individual equipment to be used by law enforcement
officers in the field.
3. Support automated input from courts, corrections and other
agencies and entities responsible for transmitting registry data--Funds
may be used to automate and develop procedures for automated
transmission of data from courts, correctional agencies and other
responsible agencies and entities to the registry. This may entail
direct transfer of funds to these components of the criminal justice
system. Allowable costs may include in-house automation, but only to
the extent that such efforts are directly related to the transmission
of sex offender data to the registry. Where funds are requested for
automation of court, correctional or other records, the application
should indicate the proportion of activity related to the
identification and/or transmission of records for use in the sex
offender registry.
4. Develop procedures and software to permit automated input to
interim or permanent FBI system--Funds may be used for hardware,
software and development, implementation, and training in procedures to
support automated input to the FBI's interim or permanent sex offender
registry system.
5. Develop procedures and provide appropriate training to persons
responsible for inputting data (including registrants)--Funds may be
used to purchase equipment and develop/implement technical procedures
to facilitate registration of offenders. Funds may also be used to
develop procedures and train personnel to ensure that complete
information is inputted to the system on a timely basis. Funds may also
be used to develop procedures to advise registrants of reporting
responsibilities and to establish and implement protocols for them to
fulfill this requirement.
6. Purchase automated fingerprint equipment and develop procedures
and protocols--Funds may be used to purchase equipment, develop
procedures, and implement protocols for fingerprinting registrants
entering a State system from another jurisdiction (or where otherwise
not identifiable within the State). This may include purchase of
livescan equipment for local agencies. Where funds are to be used for
this purpose, the application should demonstrate that funds can be
justified on the basis of geographic, population, traffic or other
related factors. Livescan can only be purchased where the State has
established an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and
either has implemented or is implementing procedures to ensure that the
AFIS is compatible with FBI standards.
7. Establish mugshot identification capability--Funds may be used
for purchase of equipment and development/implementation of procedures
to include mugshots of registrants for use either within the State or
for transmission to the FBI at such time as that capability becomes
available. Mugshot support community notification and law enforcement
use of the registry as a tool for identification and apprehension of
suspects. States requesting funds for this use must justify the
location of the equipment in terms of geography, population, traffic,
and demography and ensure that equipment to be used at the local or
county level includes the capability for transmission of images to the
registry for use throughout the State. All equipment and software
purchased or developed with funds under the award must be compatible
with FBI standards.
8. Review existing records (both manual and automated) to identify
previously convicted individuals for inclusion in the registry and/or
develop flagging software to identify qualifying criminal history
records--Where consistent with State legislation, funds may be used for
review of existing records to identify, flag, and transmit data from
records of previously released offenders who qualify for inclusion in
the registry. This may include a review of juvenile records where
consistent with State law or practice.
9. Establish operating procedures to ensure that data in the
registries are accurate and complete--In order for the national
registry to be reliable and beneficial to the law enforcement
community, data submitted from States must be both accurate and
complete. Funds may be used to develop and implement procedures and
software, provide relevant training, ensure that changes in status are
recorded and transmitted to the FBI, and ensure that both the State
data and the data at the FBI are accurate, up to date and complete.
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10. Evaluate, audit, provide training, and participate at national/
regional/local conferences and training sessions--Funds may be used to
audit or evaluate current operations or needs, in order to identify
necessary system enhancements and/or modifications. Funds may also be
used to collect data on transactions to and from the registry,
utilization patterns, or any related information. States must agree to
cooperate with BJS and DOJ supported evaluation efforts and with
statistical analysis conducted pursuant to other awards made by BJS.
Where necessary, funds may be used to meet this requirement.
Funds may also be used to sponsor training programs to support
registry operations and to send up to two representatives to two
workshops/meetings/conferences focusing on operation of the State or
national sex offender registry. Additional funds may be used to support
additional participation at meetings with prior BJS approval.
11. Make registry data available for background checks--Funds may
be used to purchase equipment and develop software to permit the
disclosure of registry data in connection with background checks or
other purposes as authorized by State or Federal legislation.
The program does not require either ``hard'' (cash) or ``soft''
(in-kind) matching funds. Indications of State support, however, may be
interpreted as expressions of commitment by the State to the program.
Additionally, all applicants must agree to participate in evaluations
sponsored by the Federal Government. The NSOR-AP program is intended to
support the national sex offender registry by assisting States to
develop and enhance State registries that feed into the national
system. Costs of regular operating expenditures are not, therefore,
covered under the program.
Application and Administrative Requirements
Application Content
All applicants must submit:
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance.
Budget Detail Worksheet (replaced the SF 424A, Budget
Information).
OJP Form 4000/3 (Rev. 1-93), Program Narrative and
Assurances.
OJP Form 4061/6 Certification Regarding Lobbying,
Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free
Workplace Requirements.
OJP Form 7120/1 (Rev. 1-93), Accounting System and
Financial Capability Questionnaire (to be submitted by applicants who
have not previously received Federal funds).
Applicants are requested to submit an original and two copies of
the application and certifications to the following address:
Application Coordinator, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 7th Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20531; Phone: (202) 616-3500.
Standard Form 424 (SF-424). The SF-424, a one-page sheet with 18
items, serves as a cover sheet for the entire application. This form is
required for every application for Federal assistance. NO APPLICATION
CAN BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED, SIGNED ORIGINAL SF-424. Directions
to complete each item are included on the back of the form.
Budget Detail Worksheet. Applicants must provide a detailed
justification for all costs, including the basis for computation of
these costs. For example, the detailed budget would include the
salaries of staff involved in the project and the portion of those
salaries to be paid from the award; fringe benefits paid to each staff
person; travel costs related to the project; equipment to be purchased
with the award funds; and supplies required to complete the project.
Budget narrative. The budget narrative should detail costs included in
each budget category for the Federal and the non-Federal (in-kind and
cash) share. The purpose of the budget narrative is to relate items
budgeted to project activities and to provide justification and
explanation for budget items, including criteria and data used to
arrive at the estimates for each budget category. The budget narrative
should also indicate amounts to be made available to agencies other
than the grant recipient (for example, the agency with responsibility
for CCH, the courts, local agencies.) The following information is
provided to assist the applicant in developing the budget narrative.
a. Personnel category. List each position by title (and name of
employee if available), show annual salary rate and percentage of time
to be devoted to the project by the employee. Compensation paid for
employees engaged in federally assisted activities must be consistent
with that paid for similar work in other activities of the applicant.
b. Fringe benefits category. Indicate each type of benefit included
and explain how the total cost allowable for employees assigned to the
project is computed.
c. Travel category. Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by
purpose (e.g., faculty to training site, field interviews, advisory
group meetings, etc.) And show basis or computation (e.g., ``Five trips
for x purpose at $80 average cost--$50 transportation and two days per
diem at $15'' or ``Six people to 30-day meeting at $70 transportation
and $45 subsistence.'') In training projects where travel and
subsistence for trainees is included, this should be separately listed
indicating the number of trainees and the unit costs involved.
(1) Identify the tentative location of all training sessions,
meetings, and other travel.
(2) Applicants should consult such references as the Official
Airline Guide and the Hotel and Motel Redbook in projecting travel
costs to obtain competitive rates.
d. Equipment. List each type of equipment to be purchased or rented
with unit or monthly costs.
e. Supplies. List items within this category by major type (office
supplies, training materials, research forms, postage) and show basis
for computation. Provide unit or monthly estimates.
f. Contractual category. State the selection basis for any
contract, subcontract, prospective contract or prospective subcontract
(including construction services and equipment.) Please note,
applications that include noncompetitive contracts for the provision of
specific services must contain a sole source justification for any
procurement in excess of $100,000.
For individuals to be reimbursed for personal services on a fee
basis, list by name or type of consultant or service, the proposed fee
(by day, week, or hour) and the amounts of time to be devoted to such
services.
For construction contracts and organization (including professional
associations and education institutions performing professional
services), indicate the type of service to be performed and the
estimated contract cost data.
g. Construction category. Describe construction or renovation which
will be accomplished using grant funds and the method used to calculate
cost.
h. Other category. Include under ``other'' such items as rent,
reproduction, telephone, and janitorial or security services. List
items by major type with basis of computation shown. (Provide square
footage and cost per square foot for rent--provide local and long
distance telephone charges separately.)
i. Indirect charges category. The Agency may accept an indirect
cost rate previously approved for an applicant by a Federal agency.
Applicants must
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enclose a copy of the approved rate agreement with the grant
application.
j. Program income. If applicable, provide a detailed estimate of
the amount of program income to be generated during the grant period
and its proposed application (to reduce the cost of the project or to
increase the scope of the project). Also, describe the source of
program income, listing the rental rates to be obtained, sale prices of
publications supported by grant funds, and registration fees charged
for particular sessions. If scholarships (covering, for example,
registration fees) are awarded by the organization to certain
conference attendees, the application should identify the percentage of
all attendees that are projected as ``scholarship'' cases and the
precise criteria for their selection.
Program narrative. All applications must include a program
narrative that fully describes the expected design and implementation
of the proposed program. OJP Form 4000/3 (Rev. 1-93) provides
additional detailed instructions for preparing the program narrative.
The narrative should include a time line of activities indicating,
for each proposed activity, the projected duration of the activity,
expected completion date, and any products expected. The application
should include a description of the roles and responsibilities of key
organizational and/or functional components involved in project
activities; and a list of key personnel responsible for managing and
implementing the major elements of the program. Assurances. OJP Form
4000/3 (Rev 1-93) must be included in the application submission. If
submitting this form separate from the SF-424, the applicant must sign
and date the form to certify compliance with the Federal statutes,
regulations, and requirements as cited.
Certification Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other
Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants should
refer to the regulations cited in OJP Form, 4061/6 to determine the
certification to which they are required to attest. A copy of OJP Form
4061/6 can be obtained from the BJS Application Coordinator. Applicants
should also review the instructions for certification included in the
regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form
provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR
Part 69, ``New Restrictions on Lobbying,'' and 28 CFR Part 67,
``Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and
Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants).'' The
certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact
upon which reliance will be placed when the U.S. Department of Justice
determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative
agreement.
Financial and Administrative Requirements
Discretionary grants are governed by the provisions of OMB
Circulars applicable to financial assistance. The circulars, in
addition to the OJP Financial Guide, are available from the Office of
Justice Programs. This guideline manual is intended to assist grantees
in the administration of funds and includes information on allowable
costs, methods of payment, Federal rights of access to records, audit
requirements, accounting systems, and financial records.
Complete and accurate information is required relative to the
application, expenditure of funds, and program performance. The
consequences of failure to comply with program guidelines and
requirements will be determined at the discretion of the Department.
Civil Rights Obligations
All applicants for Federal financial assistance must sign Certified
Assurances that they are in compliance with the Federal laws and
regulations which prohibit discrimination in any program or activity
that receives such Federal funds. Section 809(c), Omnibus Crime Control
& Safe Streets Act of 1968, provides that:
No person in any State shall on the ground of race, color,
religion, national origin, or sex be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, or
denied employment in connection with any program or activity funded in
whole or in part with funds made available under this title.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the
Americans With Disabilities Act prohibit discrimination on the basis of
disability.
The applicant agency must discuss how it will ensure
nondiscriminatory practices as they relate to:
(1) Delivery of services or benefits--to ensure that individuals
will not be denied access to services or benefits under the program or
activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
gender, age, or disability;
(2) Employment practices--to ensure that its personnel in the
program or activity are selected for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, age, or disability; and
(3) Program participation--to ensure members of any planning,
steering or advisory board, which is an integral part of the program or
activity, are not excluded from participation on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, age or disability; and to
encourage the selection of such members who are reflective of the
diversity in the community to be served.
Audit Requirement
In October 1984, Congress passed the Single Audit Act of 1984. On
April 12, 1985, the Office of Management and Budget issued Circular A-
128, ``Audits of State and Local Governments'' which establishes
regulations to implement the Act. OMB Circular A-128, ``Audits of State
and Local Governments,'' outlines the requirements for organizational
audits which apply to BJS grantees.
Disclosure of Federal Participation
Section 8136 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act
(Stevens Amendment), enacted in October 1988, requires that, ``when
issuing statements, press releases for proposals, bid solicitations,
and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or
in part with Federal money, all grantees receiving Federal funds,
including but not limited to State and local governments, shall clearly
state (1) the percentage of the total cost of the program or project
which will be financed with Federal money, and (2) the dollar amount of
Federal funds for the project or program.''
Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs
Federal Executive Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of
Federal Programs,'' allows States to establish a process for reviewing
Federal programs in the State, to choose which programs they wish to
review, to conduct such reviews, and to make their views known to the
funding Federal agency through a State ``single point of contact.''
If the State has established a ``single point of contact,'' and if
the State has selected this program to be included in its review
process, the applicant must send a copy of its letter or application to
the State ``single point of contact'' at the same time that it is
submitted to BJS. The letter or application submitted to BJS must
indicate that this has been done. The State must complete its review
within 60 days. The review period will begin on the date that the
letter or application is officially received by BJS. If BJS does not
receive comments from the State's ``single point
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of contact'' by the end of the review period, this will be interpreted
as a ``no comment'' response.
If the State has not established a ``single point of contact,'' or
if it has not selected the BJS statistics development or criminal
history improvement programs in its review process, this must be stated
in the letter or application.
Jan M. Chaiken,
Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
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