[Federal Register: August 25, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 164)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information 
Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved 
Application; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

 
ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; COPS 
Visiting Fellowship Program application form.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing 
Services has submitted the following information collection request for 
review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 
1995. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being 
sought for the information collection listed below. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
on April 22, 1998 allowing for a 60-day public comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment until September 24, 1998. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    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 20530. 
Additionally, comments may also be submitted to the Department of 
Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and 
Security Staff, Attention: Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Suite 
850, 1001 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies should address one or more of the following 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; 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: COPS Visiting Fellowship Program 
Application Form.
    (1) Type of information collection. Extension of previously 
approved collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. COPS Visiting Fellowship 
Program Application Form.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection. Form: COPS 26/01. Office of 
Community Oriented Policing Services, United States Department of 
Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief

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abstract. Applicants interested in contributing to the use and 
enhancement of community policing to address crime and related problems 
in communities across the country. Applicants may include individuals, 
public agencies, colleges or universities, nonprofit organizations, and 
profit-making organizations willing to waive their fees.
    The COPS Visiting Fellowship Program is intended to offer 
researchers, law enforcement professionals and legal experts an 
opportunity to undertake independent research, program development 
activities and policy analysis designed to (1) improve police-citizen 
cooperation and communication; (2) to enhance police relationships 
within the criminal justice system, as well as at all levels of local 
government; (3) to increase police and citizens' ability to 
innovatively solve community problems; (4) to facilitate the 
restructuring of agencies to allow the fullest use of departmental and 
community resources; (5) to promote the effective flow and use of 
information both within and outside an agency; and (6) to improve law 
enforcement responsiveness to members of the community. Visiting 
fellows study a topic of mutual interest to the Fellow and the COPS 
Office for up to 12 months. While in residence with the COPS Office, 
Fellows contribute to the development of community policing programs 
that are national in scope.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: COPS Visiting 
Fellowship Program Application Form: Approximately 15 respondents, at 
22 hours per respondent (including record-keeping).
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection. Approximately 330 hours.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. 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 NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: August 19, 1998.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
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