[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 58893-58894] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-29521] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; U.S. Department of Justice Insurance Related Criminal Referral Form. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval is being sought for the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register and allowed 60 days for public comment. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments from the date listed at the top of this page in the Federal Register. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 1320.10. Written 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 the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC, 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to 202-395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ via facsimile to 202-514-1534. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies should address one or more of the following points: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency/ components, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agencies/components 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. The proposed collection is listed below: (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired (2) Title of the form/collection: United States Department of Justice Insurance Related Criminal Referral Form (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form: None. 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: State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, and businesses or other for-profit organizations. This form is used to encourage state and federal agencies, insurance companies, and insurance trade associations to refer significant criminal activity for Federal prosecution. It will enable the Department to ensure that all cases are being investigated appropriately, and that all related investigations are coordinated. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 200 respondents with an average of 1 hour per respondent. [[Page 58894]] (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 200 annual burden hours. Public comments on this proposed information collection is strongly encouraged. Dated: November 13, 1996. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 96-29521 Filed 11-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M