[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 73 (Thursday, April 16, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 18937-18938] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-10047] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Agency Information Collection Activities: New Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; New information collection; Data collection instrument survey of environmental programs for youth at risk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 60 days from the date listed at the top of this page in the Federal Register. 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 [[Page 18938]] 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. 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 Kristen Kracke (phone number and address listed below). If you have additional comments, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions, or additional information, please contact Kirsten Kracke, (202) 307-5914, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 810 7th Street, NW, Room 8245, Washington, DC 20531. Overview of this information collection: (1) Type of information collection: New collection. (2) The title of the form/collection: Survey of Environmental Programs for Youth at Risk. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection. Form: None. Sponsoring Department: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 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. Primary: Public land managers and public or private organizations operating environmental programs for youth at risk of delinquency. Other: None. This collection will develop first a list of similar programs that provide substantive environmental work experience to youth who have shown the precursors to delinquent activity or have shown actual delinquent behavior. The information from the survey will indicate the extent to which such programs exist and provide information needed to create a network of such programs throughout the United States. Such network is essential to develop a system of information sharing and delivery of technical assistance. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: 1,160 respondents with an average 10 minutes per response for land managers and program managers and an average 30 minutes per response for service provider agencies. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 318 annual burden 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. Dated: April 10, 1998. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-10047 Filed 4-15-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-01-M