[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3249-3250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-1252]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Bureau of Justice Statistics; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; (New collection) 
2000 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.

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    The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of 
Justice Statistics, has submitted the following information collection 
request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. This 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 
March 20, 2000.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions or 
additional information, please contact Dr. Brian A. Reaves, 202-616-
3287, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. 
Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531.
    Written comments and 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

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    (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:
    (1) Type of information collection: New Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: 2000 Census of State and 
Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: The form number is CJ-38L and 
CJ-38S, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 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: Federal, State, or local government.
    Other: None.
    42 U.S.C. 3711, et seq. authorizes the Department of Justice to 
collect and analyze statistical information concerning crime, juvenile 
delinquency, and the operation of the criminal justice system and 
related aspects of the civil justice system and to support the 
development of information and statistical systems at the Federal, 
State, and local levels.
    (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 20 respondents will complete a 3-hour nomination form.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 19,000 respondents at 44 minutes per response. 
This includes 2 hours per response for 3,000 respondents to Form CJ-38L 
and 30 minutes per response for 16,000 respondents to Form CJ-38S.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1220, National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, 
Washington, D.C. 20530, or via facsimile at (202) 514-1534.

    Dated: January 13, 2000.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 00-1252 Filed 1-19-00; 8:45 am]
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