[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 131 (Monday, July 8, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35815-35816]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-17195]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Bureau of Justice Assistance


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; State Criminal 
Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP).

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    In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR Part 
1320.13) the Department of Justice is requesting emergency approval by 
July 5, 1996, from the Office of Management and Budget for this 
collection of information. Emergency approval is needed to ensure that 
the Department is able to fully comply with program changes that are in 
Public Law 104-134, lapse of appropriations for FY 1996, etc.
    During the emergency approval period the Department will apply for 
three year approval under the normal processing procedures contained in 
5 CFR 1320.
    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted.
    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.
    If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the 
proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or 
additional information, please contact Linda McKay (202) 514-6638, 
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. 
Department of Justice, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20531.
    Overview of this information collection:
    (1) Type of Information Collection: Revised collection of 
information.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: State Criminal Alien Assistance 
Program Application Form.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Bureau of Justice 
Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of 
Justice.

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    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State and Local governments. Other: 
None. This program is administered under the authority of 8 U.S.C. 
1252(j) to reimburse States and localities for costs expended in the 
incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens. The Application Form 
will be completed by each eligible State and local applicant and will 
provide information regarding eligible inmate population and 
incarceration costs for verification and award processing.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 3500 responses 
at 60 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 3,500 annual burden hours.
    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: July 1, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-17195 Filed 7-5-96; 8:45 am]
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