[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3054-3055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1678]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
Office of the Controller


Information Collection Under Review

    The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments 
from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will 
be accepted for ``sixty days'' from the date listed at the top of this 
page in the Federal Register.
    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 Maureen Smythe, 202-616-3505, 
Office of the Controller, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department 
of Justice, Room 942, 633 Indiana Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20531. 
Additionally, 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 Cynthia J. 
Schwimer, 202-307-3186, Director, Financial Management Division, 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: Revision of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Simplified Request for Advance of 
Reimbursement.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: H-3. Office of 
the Controller, 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 and Local governments, private 
non-profit organizations, individuals, education institutions, 
hospitals, and private 

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commercial organizations (if legislation allows). Other: None. The 
information collected is used to process request for payments to 
recipients of agency funds, either through advance or reimbursement. 
Upon receipt, review, and approval of the H-3, the agency will notify 
Treasury either to electronically send funds to the grantee's bank 
account or to issue and mail a Treasury check.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 10,000 
responses at 0.25 hours, or 15 minutes per response.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 30,000 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: January 25, 1996.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Office, United States Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 96-1678 Filed 1-29-96; 8:45 am]
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