67660 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 1997 / Notices

Office of Management and Budget

approval is being sought for the

information collection listed below.

This collection was previously

published in the Federal Register on

September 23, 1997, allowing for a 60-

day public comment period. No

comments were received by the

Criminal Division.

The purpose of this notice is to allow

an additional 30 days for public

comments. Comments are encouraged

and will be accepted until January 28,

1998. This process is conducted in

accordance with 5 CFR 3120.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions

regarding the item contained in this

notice, especially regarding the

estimated public burden and associated

response time, should be directed to the

Office of Management and Budget,

Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention:

Department of Justice Desk Officer,

Washington, DC 20530.

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

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.

Overview of this information

collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection:

Extension of currently approved

collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Amendment to Registration or

Supplemental Registration Reports

(Foreign Agents).

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form CRM–158. Criminal

Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked

or required to respond, as well as a brief

abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit, Others: Not-for-profit

institutions, and individuals or

households.

This Form is used in registration of

foreign agents when changes are

required under provisions 22 U.S.C. 611

et seq.

(5) An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 200 respondents at 1.5 hours

per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 300 annual burden hours.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or need a copy of the

proposed information collection

instrument with instructions, or

additional information please 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: December 22, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 97–33673 Filed 12–24–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Criminal Division

Agency Information Collection

Activities: existing collection;

Comment Request

ACTION: Extension of existing collection:

Foreign Agents Registration Act Form

(Exhibit B) as required by Rule 201(a)(2)

of the Act.

Office of Management and Budget

approval is being sought for the

information collection listed below.

This collection was previously

published in the Federal Register on

September 23, 1997, allowing for a 60-

day public comment period. No

comments were received by the

Criminal Division.

The purpose of this notice is to allow

an additional 30 days for public

comment. Comments are encouraged

and will be accepted until January 28,

1998. This process is conducted in

accordance with 5 CFR 3120.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions

regarding the item contained in this

notice, especially regarding the

estimated public burden and associated

response time, should be directed to the

Office of Management and Budget,

Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention:

Department of Justice Desk Officer,

Washington, DC 20530.

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

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.

Overview of this information

collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection:

Extension of currently approved

collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection:

Exhibit B.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form CRM–155. Criminal

Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked

or required to respond, as well as a brief

abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Others: Not-for-profit

institutions, and individuals or

households.

Form is used to augment the

registration statement of foreign agents

as required by the provisions of 22

U.S.C. 611, et seq., within 10 days of the

date of a contract is made or when

initial activity occurs, whichever is first.

(5) An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 75 respondents at .33 hours

per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 25 annual burden hours.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or need a copy of the

proposed information collection

instrument with instructions, or

additional information please contact

Mr. Robert B. Briggs, Clearance Officer,

United States Department of Justice,
Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 248 / Monday, December 29, 1997 / Notices 67661

Information Management and Security

Staff, Justice Management Division,

Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G

Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: December 22, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 97–33674 Filed 12–24–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4410–14–M

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Criminal Division

Agency Information Collection

Activities: existing collection;

Comment Request

ACTION: Extension of existing collection:

Foreign Agents Registration Act Form

(Short-Form Registration Statement) as

required by Rule 202(e) of the Act.

Office of Management and Budget

approval is being sought for the

information collection listed below,

This collection was previously

published in the Federal Register on

September 23, 1997, allowing for a 60-

day public comment period. No

comments were received by the

Criminal Division.

The purpose of this notice is to allow

an additional 30 days for public

comments. Comments are encouraged

and will be accepted until January 24,

1998. This process is conducted in

accordance with 5 CFR 3120.10.

Written comments and/or suggestions

regarding the item contained in this

notice, especially regarding the

estimated public burden and associated

response time, should be directed to the

Office of Management and Budget,

Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention:

Department of Justice Desk Officer,

Washington, DC 20530.

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

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.

Overview of this information

collection:

(1) Type of Information Collection:

Extension of currently approved

information collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: Shortform Registration Statement.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and

the applicable component of the

Department of Justice sponsoring the

collection: Form CRM–156. Criminal

Division, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked

or required to respond, as well as a brief

abstract: Primary: Business or other forprofit. Others: Not-for-profit

institutions, and individuals or

households. Form is used to register

foreign agents as required by 22 U.S.C.

611, et seq.

(5) An estimate of the total number of

respondents and the amount of time

estimated for an average respondent to

respond: 350 respondents at .429 hours

per response.

(6) An estimate of the total public

burden (in hours) associated with the

collection: 150 annual burden hours.

If you have additional comments,

suggestions, or need a copy of the

proposed information collection

instrument with instructions, or

additional information please 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: December 22, 1997.

Robert B. Briggs,

Department Clearance Officer, United States

Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 97–33675 Filed 12–24–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Agency Information Collection

Activities: Extension of a Currently

Approved Collection; Comment

Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection

under review; application for permit to

import controlled substances for

domestic and/or scientific purposes

pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 952.

The information collection is

published to obtain comments from the

public and affected agencies. Comments

are encouraged and will be accepted

until February 23, 1998.

We are requesting written comments

and suggestions from the public and

affected agencies concerning the

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 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

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 Mr.

Paul Hugentober, 202–307–2414, Chief,

International Drug Unit, Operations

Section, Office of Diversion Control,

Drug Enforcement Administration,

Washington, DC 20537. If you have

additional comments, suggestions, or

need a copy of the information

collection instrument with instructions,

or additional information, please

contact Mr. Paul Hugentober.

Additionally, comments may also be

submitted to the Department of Justice

(DOJ), Justice Management Division,

Information Management and Security

Staff, Attention: Department Clearance

Officer, Suite 850, Washington Center,

1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC

20530. Additional comments may be

submitted to DOJ via facsimile at 202–

514–1590.

Overview of this information

collection:

1. Type of Information Collection:

Extension of a currently approved

collection.

2. Title of the Form/Collection:

Application for Permit to Import

Controlled Substances for Domestic

and/or Scientific Purposes pursuant to

21 U.S.C. 952.