[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 18, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27816-27817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-11759]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1190-0005]


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

ACTION: 30-Day Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Title III 
of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Certification of State and 
Local Government Accessibility Requirements.

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    The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights 
Section, will be submitting the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval 
in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 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, Volume 75, Number 40, 
pages 9434-9435, on March 2, 2010, allowing for a 60-day public comment 
period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 
17, 2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially 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 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.
    Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. 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 agency's 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).

Overview of This Information Collection

    (1) Type of information collection. Extension of Currently Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection. Title III of the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, Certification of State and Local Government 
Accessibility Requirements.
    (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, Local, or Tribal Government. Under 
title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, on the application of 
a State or local government, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil 
Rights (or his or her

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designee) may certify that a State or local building code or similar 
ordinance that establishes accessibility requirements (Code) meets or 
exceeds the minimum requirements of the ADA for accessibility and 
usability of ``places of public accommodation'' and ``commercial 
facilities.''
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10 respondents 
per year at 32 hours per certification.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 320 hours annual burden.
    If additional information is required, contact: Ms. Lynn Bryant, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, Patrick Henry 
Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: May 12, 2010.
Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2010-11759 Filed 5-17-10; 8:45 am]
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