[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 215 (Monday, November 6, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 66560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-28327]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Civil Rights Division


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of extension of currently approved information 
collection; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and 
Local Government Services (Transition Plan).

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, has submitted the 
following information collection request for review and clearance in 
accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Office of 
Management and Budget approval is being sought for the information 
collection listed below. This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register on August 4, 2000, 
allowing for a 60-day public comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days of 
public comment until December 6, 2000. This process is conducted in 
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding this 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, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. 
Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 
395-7285. Comments may be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), 
Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, 
Attention: Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Suite 1220, 1331 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530.
    Written comments and/or 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 function of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
    (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's 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

    (1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Nondiscrimination on the 
Basis of Disability in State and Local Governments Services (Transition 
Plan).
    (3) The agency form number and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection. No form number. Disability Rights 
Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked to respond, as well as a 
brief abstract: Primary: State and Local or Tribal Government. Under 
title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, State and local 
governments are required to 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 
respondent 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: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: October 31, 2000.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of 
Justice.
[FR Doc. 00-28327 Filed 11-3-00; 8:45 am]
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