[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 17202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-8985]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Civil Rights Division
Agnecy Information Collection Activities: Reinstatement, Without
Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has
Expired; Comment Requested
ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Procedures for
the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will
be accepted until June 9, 1997.
We 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/
component, including whether the information will have practical
utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's/component's 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 David H. Hunter, (202) 307-2898,
Attorney, Voting Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of
Justice, PO Box 66128, Washington, DC 20035. Additionally, comments
and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice,
especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated
response time, may also be directed to Mr. Hunter.
Overview of This Information Collection
(1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, without change,
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Procedures for the Administration
of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 28 CFR Part 51.
(3) Agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection: No form; Voting Section, Civil
Rights Division.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State or Local Government. Other:
None. Jurisdictions specifically covered under the Voting Rights Act
are required to obtain preclearance from the Attorney General before
instituting changes affecting voting. They must convince the Attorney
General that voting changes are not racially discriminatory. The
Procedures facilitate the provision of information that will enable the
Attorney General to make the required determination.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 4,727 responses
per year (10,103 respondents making an average of 0.47 responses per
year), with the average response requiring 10.02 hours.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 47,365 burden hours.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B.
Griggs, 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: April 4, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, Untied States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-8985 Filed 4-8-97; 8:45 am]
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