# Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** March 22, 1999
- **Citation:** 64 FR 13818

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs

Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a
Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; (Reinstatement,
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval
has expired); Federal Law Enforcement Dependents Assistance.

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The Bureau of Justice Assistance, has submitted the following
information collection request for review and clearance in accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Office of Management and
Budget approval is being sought for the information collection listed
below.
This proposal information collection was previously published in
the Federal Register on October 5, 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 April 21, 1999. This process is conducted in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
Written 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 the Office of
Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530.
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202)
395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice
(DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security
Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be
submitted to DOJ via facsimile to (202) 514-1590.
Written comments and/or 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
submissions of responses.
Overview of this information:
(1) Type of information collection: Reinstatement, without change,
of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
(2) The title of the form/collection: Federal Law Enforcement
Dependents Assistance.
(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is 1240/20
(9-97) , 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: Children and spouses of Federal
civilian law enforcement officers who were killed or permanently and
totally disabled in the line of duty and are seeking financial
assistance for the purpose of higher education.
Other: None. This program is administered under the authority of 42
U.S.C. 3796 et. seq. to provide financial assistance in the form of
awards to the children and spouses of Federal civilian law enforcement
officers whose death or permanent and total disabilities in the line of
duty resulted in the payment of benefits under the Public Safety
Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program. The Application Form will be
completed by each eligible applicant and will provide information
regarding educational experience, educational goals, and estimated cost
of educational plan for verification and award processing.
(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 50
responses annually at 2 hours per respondent.
(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: ((100)) annual burden hours.
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,
or via facasimile at (202) 514-1534.

Dated: March 16, 1999.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 99-6929 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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