[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 178 (Monday, September 15, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 48306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-24325]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE


Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division; Agency 
Information Collection Activities Under Review

action: Notice of reinstatement, without change, of a previously 
approved collection for which approval has expired. Nondiscrimination 
on the basis of disability in state and local government services 
(transition plan).

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purpose: The information collection extension is published to obtain 
comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed 
information collection was previously published in the Federal Register 
on June 16, 1997 at 62 FR 32655, allowing for a 60-day public comment 
period. No comments were received by the Disability Rights Section.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
October 15, 1997.
    Written comments and/or suggestions are requested from the public 
and affected agencies concerning the extension of a currently approved 
collection of information. Your comments should address one or more of 
the following four points:
    (1) Evaluate whether the 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 agencies estimate of the burden of 
the collection of information;
    (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).
    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 (OMB), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department 
of Justice Desk Office, 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 Office, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ 
via facsimile to (202) 514-1534.
    The information collection is listed below:
    (1) Type of information collection. Notice of Reinstatement, 
without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval 
has expired.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Nondiscrimination on the 
Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services (Transition 
Plan).
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. None.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. Under title 
II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, State and local governments 
are required operate each service, program, or activity so that the 
service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, is readily 
accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities (``program 
accessibility''). If structural changes to existing facilities are 
necessary to accomplish program accessibility, a public entity that 
employs 50 or more persons must develop a ``transition plan'' setting 
forth the steps necessary to complete the structural changes. A copy of 
the transition plan must be made available for public inspection.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 6,000 
respondents at 8 hours per transition plan.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 48,000 hours annual burden.
    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.

    Dated: September 9, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-24325 Filed 9-12-97; 8:45 am]
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