[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 165 (Wednesday, August 26, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 45516] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-22852] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS); Agency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; assessment of Indian country law enforcement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on April 2, 1998, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment until September 25, 1998. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 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 Information and 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 Deputy Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information 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 function of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency'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. Overview of this information: (1) Type of information collection: Extension of previously approved collection. (2) The title of the form/collection: Assessment of Indian Country Law Enforcement Agencies. (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Indian Country Law Enforcement Agencies. Other: None. The information collected will be used by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Interior (The Departments) to develop a comprehensive plan to improve and expand law enforcement services in Indian Country. Before a plan can be developed, some basic information describing law enforcement activities in Indian Country must be obtained. The information collected will assist with the identification of the immediate staffing, equipment and training needs of all law enforcement agencies in Indian Country so that the limited funds available may be targeted to those programs with the greatest need. The information will also assist the Departments describe the challenges faced by Indian Country law enforcement agencies in general. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: 300 respondents at 1 hour per response. The information will be collected once from each respondent. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 300 annual burden hours. Other: None. Public comment on this proposed information collection is strongly encouraged. If additional information is required contact: Ms. Brenda E. Dyer, Deputy 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: August 20, 1998. Brenda E. Dyer, Department Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 98-22852 Filed 8-25-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-AT-M