Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

[Federal Register: November 14, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 220)]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Executive Office for United States Attorneys; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-Day notice of information collection under review: Office of Legal Education Nomination/Confirmation Form.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Office for United States Attorneys has submitted the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 68, Number 146, page 44814 on July 30, 2003, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until December 15, 2003. 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)-395-7285. Written comments and 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:

--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; --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; --Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and --Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic,

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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: Existing collection in use without an OMB control number.

(2) The title of the form/collection: Office of Legal Education Nomination Form.

(3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: DOJ Form Number, none. Office of Legal Education, Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Respondents will be current and potential users of agency training services. Respondents may represent Federal agencies, as well as State, local, and tribal governments. The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will use the collected information to select class participants, arrange for transportation and reserve rooms; have an address to contact the participant, and an emergency contact.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated that there will be 2,140 responses annually. It is estimated that each form will take 5 minutes to complete.

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: An estimate of the total hour burden to conduct this survey is 1,750 hours.

If additional information is required contact: Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 20530.

Dated: November 7, 2003 Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 03-28484 Filed 11-13-03; 8:45 am]

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