[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4410-18-M