[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 4475] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-2168] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Justice Information Services; Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Comment Request ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Supplementary Homicide Report. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until March 2, 1998. 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, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) 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; (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. All comments and questions pertaining to this pending request for approval must be directed to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Department of Justice Desk Officer (Ms. Victoria Wassmer), Washington, DC 20503. Comments regarding the submission of this information collection may also be submitted to OMB via facsimile at 202-395-7285. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of information collection: Extension of Current Collection. (2) The title of the form/collection: Supplementary Homicide Report (SHR). (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection. Form: 1-704. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as brief abstract. Primary: State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. This collection is needed to provide data regarding age, sex, race, victim/offender relationships, weapons and motives of murders committed throughout the United States. Data are tabulated and published in the annual ``Crime in the United States.'' (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 17,145 agencies with 205,740 responses which includes Zero reports; and with an average completion time of 9 minutes a month per response. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with this collection: 30,861 hours annually. 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. Dated: January 23, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-2168 Filed 1-28-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-02-M