[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 27592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13231]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; (reinstatement,
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval
has expired).
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Nomination for Young American Medal for Bravery
The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance, has submitted the following information collection
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995. This proposed information collection is
published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until
July 20, 1998.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information 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 function of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) 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;
(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.
Overview of this information.
(1) Type of information: Reinstatement, without change, of a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) The title of the form/collection: Nomination for Young American
Medal for Bravery.
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 1673/1,
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: Federal Government, State, Local or
Tribal. Other: Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions.
42 U.S.C. 1921 et seq. authorizes the Department of Justice to collect
information from state governors, chief executives of the U.S.
territories, and the mayor of the District of Columbia to implement the
Young American Medals Program.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is
estimated that 20 respondents will complete a 3-hour nomination form.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The total hour burden to complete the nominations
is 60 annual burden hours.
If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the
proposed information collection instrument with instructions or
additional information, please contact Ellen Wesley, 202-616-3558,
Office of Budget and Management Services, Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531.
If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division,
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC
20530, or via facsimile at (202) 514-1534.
Dated: May 12, 1998.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of
Justice.
[FR Doc. 98-13231 Filed 5-18-98; 8:45 am]
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