[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 197 (Thursday, October 10, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 63157]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25719]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs


Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: extension 
of a current approved collection; Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor 
Application.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Office of Justice 
Programs (OJP) has submitted the following information collection 
request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 
proposed information collection is published to obtain comments from 
the public and affected agencies. This proposed information collection 
was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 67, Number 83, 
page 21276 on April 30, 2002, allowing for a 60 day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until November 12, 2002. This process is conducted 
in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially 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 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202)-395-7285.
    Request written comments and suggestions from the public and 
affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are 
encouraged. 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.
Overview of This Information Collection
    (1) Type of information collection: Extension of a Current Approved 
Collection.
    (2) The title of the form/collection: Public Safety Officer Medal 
of Valor Application.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and the applicable components 
of the department sponsoring the collection: Form Number: OJP Form 
Number 1121. National Medal of Valor Office, Office of Justice 
Programs, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, Local or Tribal Government. 
Other: Federal Government. The information collected on this 
application will provide the nomination of public safety officers who 
demonstrate courage and bravery above and beyond the call of duty 
without regard for their personal safety. A Medal of Valor Board will 
be appointed by the Congress and the President. The Board shall select 
candidates as recipients of the Medal of Valor from among those 
applications received by the National Medal of Valor Office. Annually, 
the Board shall present, to the Attorney General, the name or names of 
those recommended as medal of valor recipients.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is 
estimated that 500 respondents will complete the application in 
approximately 60 minutes.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total public burden associated with 
this application is 500 minutes.
    If additional information is required contact: Mrs. Brenda E. Dyer, 
Deputy Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 1600, Patrick Henry Building, 601 D Street NW., Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: October 4, 2002.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Deputy Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 02-25719 Filed 10-9-02; 8:45 am]
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