[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32655-32656]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-15668]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division Agency
Information Collection Activities Under Review
ACTION: Notice of extension of currently approved information
collection; nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in state and
local government services (transition plan).
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Purpose: The information collection extension is published to
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are
encouraged and will be accepted until August 15, 1997.
We request written comments and suggestions from the public and
affected agencies' concerning the extension of a currently approved
collection of information. Your comments should address one or more of
the following four points:
(1) Evaluate whether the 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 agencies estimate of the burden of
the collection of information;
(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).
Comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this
notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated
response time should be directed to John Wodatch (phone number and
address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with
instructions, or additional information, contact John Wodatch, Chief,
Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, by calling
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(800) 514-0301 (Voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) (the Division's ADA
Information Line), or write him at U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box
66738, Washington, DC 20035-6738.
The information collection is listed below:
(1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved
Collection.
(2) The title of the form/collection. Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (Transition
Plan).
(3) The agency form number and applicable component of the
Department sponsoring the collection. None.
(4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a
brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. Under title
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, State and local governments
are required to operate each service, program, or activity so that the
service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily
accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities (``program
accessibility''). If structural changes to existing facilities are
necessary to accomplish program accessibility, a public entity that
employs 50 or more persons must develop a ``transition plan'' setting
forth the steps necessary to complete the structural changes. A copy of
the transition plan must be made available for public inspection.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 6,000
respondents at 8 hours per transition plan.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: 48,000 hours annual burden.
If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B.
Briggs, 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: June 10, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-15668 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am]
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