[Federal Register: October 23, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 205)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comments Requested
ACTION: 60-Day emergency notice of information collection under review:
reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for
which approval has expired; claim for death benefits.
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau
of Justice Assistance has submitted the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and clearance in accordance with emergency review procedures of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. OMB approval has been requested by
October 30, 2003. The proposed information collection is published to
obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. If granted, the
emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. Comments should be
directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulation Affairs,
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer (202) 395-5806,
Washington, DC 20503. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for
60 days until December 22, 2003.
During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular
review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All
comments, suggestions, or questions regarding additional information,
including requests for copies of the proposed information collection
instrument with instructions, should be directed to Sharon Williams via e-mail at SharonW@ojp.usdoj.gov or via facsimile at (202) 307-0036.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. 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;
(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;
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who
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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 collection: Reinstatement, with Change, of
a Previously Approved Collection for which Approval has Expired.
(2) The title of the form/collection: Claim for Death Benefits.
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: None. Bureau of
Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.
(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Primary: individuals or households. Other:
None. The Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides a
one-time benefit of $250,000 (adjusted for cost-of-living) to the
eligible survivors of local, state, and federal public safety officers
whose deaths result from traumatic injuries sustained in the line of
duty. The agency requires the information requested on this form to
identify survivors and determine their eligibility for the PSOB benefit
in accordance with the statutory requirements found in 42 U.S.C. 3796.
Respondents will include surviving spouses, children, and/or parents of
deceased public safety officers.
(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 each of the 320 respondents will complete the
application in approximately 90 minutes.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with
this application is 480 hours.
If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, Planning and Policy Staff, Justice Management
Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D
Street NW., Suite 1600, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: October 16, 2003.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Deputy Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 03-26690 Filed 10-22-03; 8:45 am]
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