[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 13 (Friday, January 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 4164]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-00976]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Appointed Counsel in
Involuntary Indian Child Custody Proceedings in State Courts
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking comments on the renewal of
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of
information for Appointed Counsel in Involuntary Indian Child Custody
Proceedings in State Courts authorized by OMB Control Number 1076-0111.
This information collection expires May 31, 2013.
DATES: Submit comments on or before March 19, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to
Linda Ketcher, 1849 C Street NW., Mail Stop 4513, Washington, DC 20240;
facsimile: (202) 208-5113; email: [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Ketcher, (202) 513-7610.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking comments on the
information collection conducted under 25 CFR 23.13, implementing the
Indian Child Welfare Act (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.). The information
collection allows BIA to receive written requests by State courts that
appoint counsel for an indigent Indian parent or Indian custodian in an
involuntary Indian child custody proceeding when appointment of counsel
is not authorized by State law. The applicable BIA Regional Director
uses this information to decide whether to certify that the client in
the notice is eligible to have his counsel compensated by the BIA in
accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
II. Request for Comments
The BIA requests your comments on this collection concerning: (a)
The necessity of this information collection for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) Ways we could minimize the burden of the collection
of the information on the respondents.
Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it
has a valid OMB Control Number.
It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before
including your address, phone number, email address or other personally
identifiable information in your comment, you should be aware that your
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 1076-0111.
Title: Payment for Appointed Counsel in Involuntary Indian Child
Custody Proceedings in State Courts, 25 CFR 23.13.
Brief Description of Collection: This information is required in
order for States to receive payment for counsel appointed to indigent
Indian parents or custodians in involuntary child custody proceedings
under 25 CFR 23.13. The information is collected to determine applicant
eligibility for services.
Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved
collection.
Respondents: State courts eligible for payment of attorney fees
pursuant to 25 CFR 23.13.
Number of Respondents: 4 per year.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours for reporting and 1 hour for
recordkeeping.
Frequency of Response: Once, on occasion.
Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 12 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0.
Dated: January 14, 2013.
John Ashley,
Acting Assistant Director for Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 2013-00976 Filed 1-17-13; 8:45 am]
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