[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 68 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 17202] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-8985] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Civil Rights Division Agnecy Information Collection Activities: Reinstatement, Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired; Comment Requested ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until June 9, 1997. We 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/ component, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's/component's 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 David H. Hunter, (202) 307-2898, Attorney, Voting Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, PO Box 66128, Washington, DC 20035. Additionally, comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, may also be directed to Mr. Hunter. Overview of This Information Collection (1) Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Procedures for the Administration of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 28 CFR Part 51. (3) Agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: No form; Voting Section, Civil Rights Division. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: State or Local Government. Other: None. Jurisdictions specifically covered under the Voting Rights Act are required to obtain preclearance from the Attorney General before instituting changes affecting voting. They must convince the Attorney General that voting changes are not racially discriminatory. The Procedures facilitate the provision of information that will enable the Attorney General to make the required determination. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 4,727 responses per year (10,103 respondents making an average of 0.47 responses per year), with the average response requiring 10.02 hours. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 47,365 burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. Griggs, 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: April 4, 1997. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, Untied States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 97-8985 Filed 4-8-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-13-M