[Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Justice Management Division
Agency Information Collection Activities: Existing Collection:
Comment Request
ACTION: 30 day notice of information collection under review:
Department of Justice procurement blanket clearance.
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The Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, has
submitted the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information
collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected
agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published
in the Federal Register, volume 69, number 6, on page 1603, on January
9, 2004, allowing for a 60 day public comment period.
The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until
June 4, 2004. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR
3120.10.
Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained
in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and
associated response time, should be directed to the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs:
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503.
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile on (202)
395-5806.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following
four points:
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;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
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 collection:
(1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently
approved collection.
(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Department of Justice Procurement
Blanket Clearance.
(3) The Agency Form Number, if any, and the Applicable Component of
the Department of Justice Sponsoring the Collection: Form Number: None.
Sponsor: Justice Management Division.
(4) Affected Public Who Will be Asked or Required to Respond, as
Well as a Brief Abstract: Primary: Commercial organizations and
individuals who voluntarily submit offers and bids to compete for
contract awards to provide supplies and services required by the
Government. All work statements and pricing data are required to
evaluate the contractors bid or proposal.
(5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount
of Time for an Average Respondent to Respond: 5,996 respondents, 20
hours average response time.
(6) An Estimate of the Total Public Burden (in Hours) Associated
with this Collection: 119,920 hours annually.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance
Officer, United States Department of Justice, Policy and Planning
Staff, Justice Management Division, Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building,
601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
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Dated: April 29, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of
Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-10182 Filed 5-4-04; 8:45 am]