[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 52 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 12831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4906]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1103-0018]


Justice Management Division; Agency Information Collection 
Activities; Proposed Collection: Common Request

ACTION: 60-Day notice of information collection under review: extension 
of previously approved collection; Department of Justice procurement 
blanket clearance.

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    The Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, will be 
submitting 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 until May 18, 
2007.
    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 Larry Silvis (phone number and 
address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or 
need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with 
instructions, or additional information, please contact Larry Silvis, 
(202) 616-3754, Management and Planning Staff, Room 1400, National 
Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Wash., DC 20530. Request 
written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies 
concerning the proposed collection of information. 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

    --Type of information collection: Extension of Current Collection.
    --The title of the form/collection: Department of Justice 
Procurement Blanket Clearance.
    --The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Procurement Solicitation 
Documents, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice.
    --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.
    --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.
    --An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with 
this collection: 119,920 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Ms. Lynn Bryant, 
Department 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: March 13, 2007.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, United States Department of Justice.
 [FR Doc. E7-4906 Filed 3-16-07; 8:45 am]
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