[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71074-71075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26908]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 60-day notice of information collection under review promising 
programs for substance abuse prevention: Replication and Evaluation 
Initiative.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, Office 
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 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. 
Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for ``sixty days'' until 
February 7, 2005. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.10.
    If you have comments especially on the estimated public burden or 
associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed 
information collection instrument with instructions or additional 
information, please contact Dr. Michael Shader, (202) 616-2605, Office 
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice 
Programs, United States Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20531.
    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:
    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 agency's 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: New Collection.
    (2) The Title of the Form/Collection: Promising Programs for 
Substance Abuse Prevention: Replication and Evaluation Initiative.
    (3) The Agency Form Number, If Any, and the Applicable Component of 
the Department Sponsoring the Collection: There is no agency form 
number. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, United 
States Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected Public Who Will Be Asked or Required to Respond, as 
Well as a Brief Abstract: Primary: Individuals. Other: Not-for profit. 
Two substance abuse prevention programs for middle school and 
alternative high school students will be evaluated for effectiveness by 
independent evaluators, potentially establishing them as effective 
programs. Middle schools and high schools will be asked to assist in 
study implementation.
    (5) An Estimate of the Total Number of Respondents and the Amount 
of Time Estimated for an Average Respondent to

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Respond/Reply: It is estimated that 7,000 respondents will complete a 
35-40 minute survey three times (pre-test, post-test, and one-year 
follow up post-test) over the next four years.
    (6) An estimate of the total burden (in hours) associated with the 
collection. The estimated total burden to complete the nominations is 
12, 600 hours. The average annual hour burden (over four years) is 
3,150.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
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.

    Dated: December 2, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-26908 Filed 12-7-04; 8:45 am]
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