[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 225 (Friday, November 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 62352]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-30152]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Bureau of Investigation


Criminal Justice Information Services; Agency Information 
Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review: Monthly return 
of arson offenses known to law enforcement.

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    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted until January 20, 1998.
    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:
    (1) 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;
    (2) 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;
    (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.
    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 SSA Paul J. Gans (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 SSA Paul J. 
Gans, 304-625-4830, FBI, CJIS, Statistical Unit, PO Box 4142, 
Clarksburg WV 26302-9921.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of Current 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Monthly Return of Arson 
Offenses Known to Law Enforcement.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. Form: I-725. Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as brief abstract. Primary: State and Local Law Enforcement 
Agencies. This collection is needed to collect information on arson 
offenses committed throughout the United States and reported to Law 
Enforcement. Data is tabulated and published in the annual ``CRIME in 
the United States.''
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 17,145 agencies 
with 205,740 responses [including Zero Reports]; and with an average 
completion time of 9 minutes a month per report.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with this collection: 30,861 hours annually.
    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: November 12, 1997.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 97-30152 Filed 11-20-97; 8:45 am]
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