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Counsel Michael Mintzer); and at the

Consent Decree Library, 1120 G Street,

N.W., 4th Floor, Washington, D.C.

20005, (202) 624–0892. A copy of the

proposed consent decree may be

obtained in person or by mail from the

Consent Decree Library, 1120 G Street,

N.W., 4th Floor, Washington, D.C.

20005. In requesting a copy please refer

to the referenced case and enclose a

check in the amount of $12.25 (25 cents

per page reproduction costs) for the

consent decree, payable to the Consent

Decree Library.

Joel M. Gross,

Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section,

Environment and Natural Resources Division.

[FR Doc. 97–33345 Filed 12–19–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Proposed Collection;

Comment Request

ACTION: Request OMB emergency

approval of a new collection: Drug court

grantee data collection survey

The Department of Justice, Office of

Justice Programs (OJP), has submitted

the following information collection

request utilizing emergency review

procedures, to OMB for review and

clearance in accordance with sections

1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)((2)(iii) of the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The

OJP has determined that it cannot

reasonably comply with the normal

clearance procedures under this Part

because normal clearance procedures

are reasonably likely to prevent or

disrupt the collection of information.

Therefore, OMB approval has been

requested by December 31, 1997. If

granted the emergency approval is only

valid for 180 days. All comments and

questions pertaining to this pending

request for emergency approval must be

directed to OMB, Office of Information

and Regulatory Affairs, Attention:

Department of Justice Desk Officer (Ms.

Victoria Wassmer), Washington DC,

20503. Comments regarding the

emergency submission of this

information collection may also be

submitted to OMB via facsimile at 202–

395–7285.

During the first 60 days of this same

review period, a regular review of this

information collection is also being

undertaken. All comments and

suggestions, or questions regarding

additional information, to include

obtaining a copy of the proposed

information collection instrument with

instructions, should be directed to:

Office of Justice Programs, Attention:

Marilyn Roberts, Director, Drug Courts

Program Office, 6th Floor, 810 7th Street

NW, Washington, DC, 20531. Comments

are encouraged and will be accepted

until February 20, 1998. 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;

12. Evaluate the accuracy of the

agency’s estimate of the burden of the

proposed collection of information,

including the validity of the

methodology and the assumptions used;

3. Enhance the quality, utility, and

clarity of the information to be

collected, and

4. Evaluate whether the data

collection instrument will minimize the

burden of the collection of information

on those who are to respond, including

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. Title of the Form/Collection: Drug

Court Grantee Data Collection Survey.

3. Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form Number: None. Drug

Courts Program Office, 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: State, Local, and

Tribal drug courts. Other: None. This

survey will assist in the national

evaluation of drug courts. The data to be

collected will assist in determining the

effectiveness of these grants and the

information will be shared with the

drug court field personnel to improve

program quality.

5. An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 300 respondents at one hour

per response twice a year.

6. An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 600 annual burden hours.

If additional information is required

contact: Mr. Robert B. Briggs,

Cle4arance Officer, Information

management and Security Staff, Justice

Management Division, United States

Department of Justice, Suite 850,

Washington Center Building, 1001 G

Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20530.

Dated: December 16, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Clearance Officer, United States Department

of Justice.

[FR Doc. 97–33246 Filed 12–19–97 8:45 am]

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Special Emphasis Panel in Human

Resource Development; Notice of

Meeting

In accordance with the Federal

Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–

463, as amended), the National Science

Foundation announces the following

meeting.

Name and Committee Code: Special

Emphasis Panel in Human Resource

Development (#1199).

Date and Time: January 7–9, 1998: 8:30

a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201

Wilson Boulevard, Room 814, Arlington, VA

22230.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Margrete Klein, Program

Director, Human Resource Development

Division, Room 815, National Science

Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,

Arlington, VA 22230; Telephone: (703) 306–

1637.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and

recommendations concerning proposals

submitted to NSF for financial support.

Agenda: To review preliminary proposals

for the Women and Girls program.

Reason for Closing: The proposals being

reviewed include information of a

proprietary or confidential nature, including

technical information; financial data, such as

salaries; and personal information

concerning individuals associated with the

proposals. These matters are exempt under 5

U.S.C. 552b(c), (4) and (6) of the Government

in the Sunshine Act.

Dated: December 16, 1997.

M. Rebecca Winkler,

Committee Management Officer.

[FR Doc. 97–33264 Filed 12–19–97; 8:45 am]

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POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF

GOVERNORS

Sunshine Act Meeting; Notification of

Items Added to Meeting Agenda

DATE OF MEETING: December 8, 1997.

STATUS: Closed.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT: 62 FR 63567,

December 1, 1997.

CHANGE: At its meeting on December 8,

1997, the Board of Governors of the