Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request,

[Federal Register: April 22, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 77)]

[Notices]

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; COPS visiting fellowship program application form.

The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. The COPS Office, on behalf of the Department of Justice has submitted the following information request utilizing emergency review procedures, to OMB for review and clearance accordance with section 1320.13(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2)(iii) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The COPS Office has determined that it cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures under this Part of the Act because normal clearance procedures are reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of the information. Therefore, OMB emergency approval has been requested by May 11, 1998.

If granted the emergency approval is only valid for 180 days. All comments and questions pertaining to this pending request for emergency approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Mr. Dennis Marvich, Washington, D.C. 20530. Comments regarding the emergency submission of this information collection may also be submitted to OMB via facsimile at (202) 395-7285. During the first 60 days of this same review period, a regular review of this information collection is also being undertaken. All comments and suggestions, or questions regarding additional information, to include obtaining a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions should be directed to: Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530. 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 agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information 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 Ms. Stacy Curtis 202-633-1297, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. 20530.

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 submitted to Stacy Curtis, Social Science Analyst, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 1100 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20530, or via facsimile at (202) 616-5998.

Overview of this information collection:

(1) Type of Collection: New collection.

(2) Title of the Form/Collection: COPS Visiting Fellowship Program Application Form.

(3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: COPS 26/01. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice.

(4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Applicants interested in contributing to the use and enhancement of community policing to address crime and related problems in communities across the country. Applicants may include individuals, public agencies, colleges or universities, nonprofit organizations, and profit-making organizations willing to waive their fees.

The COPS Visiting Fellowship Program is intended to offer researchers, law enforcement professionals and legal experts an opportunity to undertake independent research, program development activities and policy analysis designed to (1) improve police-citizen cooperation and communication; (2) to enhance police relationships within the criminal justice system, as well as at all levels of local government; (3) to increase police and citizens' ability to innovatively solve community problems; (4) to facilitate the restructuring of agencies to allow the fullest use of departmental and community resources; (5) to promote the effective flow and use of information both within and outside an agency; and (6) to improve law enforcement responsiveness to members of the community. Visiting fellows study a topic of mutual interest to the Fellow and the COPS Office for up to 12 months. While in residence with the COPS Office, Fellows contribute to the development of community policing programs that are national in scope.

(5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: COPS Visiting Fellowship Program Application Form: Approximately 15 respondents, at 22 hours per respondent (including record-keeping).

(6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: Approximately 330 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.

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Dated: April 16, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.

[FR Doc. 98-10582Filed4-21-98; 8:45 am]

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