Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification, 53214-53215 [2014-21281]

Download as PDF 53214 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such treatment. See 19 CFR 201.6. Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. A redacted nonconfidential version of the document must also be filed simultaneously with the any confidential filing. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection at the Office of the Secretary and on EDIS. This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and of sections 201.10 and 210.50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.50). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 3, 2014, Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–21275 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1140–0076] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Relief of Disabilities and Application for Restoration of Explosives Privileges Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will submit 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 126, page 37352 on July 1, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period. DATES: The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact William Joa, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Redstone Arsenal, Bldg. 3750, Huntsville, AL 35898. Written rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington , DC 20503 or send email to OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: • 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; • 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; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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 1140–0076: (1) Type of Information Collection: Revision of an existing collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Relief of Disabilities and Application for Restoration of Explosives Privileges. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: Form number: ATF Form 5400.29. Component: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice. (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Primary: Business or other for-profit. Other: Individual or households. Abstract: Any person prohibited from shipping or transporting any explosive in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or from receiving or possessing any explosive which has been shipped or transported in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce may make application for relief from disabilities. ATF F 5400.29 is required in order to determine whether or not explosives privileges may be restored. The form is used to conduct an PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 investigation to establish if it is likely that the applicant will act in a manner dangerous to public safety or contrary to public interest. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 231 respondents will take 30 minutes to complete the form. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated annual public burden associated with this collection is 116 hours. If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E– 405B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 3, 2014. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2014–21276 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–FY–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1123–0011] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, will be submitting 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. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128, page 38070 on July 3, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period. DATES: The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days for public comment until October 8, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1 rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 173 / Monday, September 8, 2014 / Notices collection instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact Jennifer Bickford, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, 1400 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20005 (phone: 202–514–1263). Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Officer of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_submission@omb.eop.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: • 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; • 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; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • 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 1123–0011: 1 Type of Information Collection: Extension with changes, of the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification, a previously approved collection for which approval will expire on September 30, 2014. 2 The Title of the Form/Collection: Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification. 3 The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: There is not an agency form number. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, in the Criminal Division. 4 Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: The Attorney General is required by statute to ‘‘assure that any property VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Sep 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency . . . will serve to encourage further cooperation between the recipient State or local agency and Federal law enforcement agencies.’’ 21 U.S.C. 881(e)(3). The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) ensures such cooperation by requiring that all such ‘‘equitably shared’’ funds be used only for law enforcement purposes and not be distributed to other governmental agencies by the recipient law enforcement agencies. By requiring that law enforcement agencies that participate in the Equitable Sharing Program (Program) file an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), AFMLS can readily ensure compliance with its statutory obligations. The ESAC requires information regarding the receipt and expenditure of Program funds from the participating agency. Accordingly, it seeks information that is exclusively in the hands of the participating agency. 5 An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 7,600 state and local law enforcement agencies electronically file the ESAC annually with AFMLS. It is estimated that it takes 30 minutes per year to enter the information. All of the approximately 7,600 agencies must fully complete the form each year to maintain compliance and continue participation in the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program. 6 An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 3,800 hours. It is estimated that respondents will take 30 minutes to complete the form. (7,600 participants × 30 minutes = 3,800 hours). If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E.405B, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 3, 2014. Jerri Murray, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2014–21281 Filed 9–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–14–P PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 53215 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993; Cooperative Research Group on Separation Technology Research Program Notice is hereby given that, on August 8, 2014, pursuant to Section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), Southwest Research Institute—Cooperative Research Group on Separation Technology Research Program (‘‘STAR’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties to the venture and (2) the nature and objectives of the venture. The notifications were filed for the purpose of invoking the Act’s provisions limiting the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. Pursuant to Section 6(b) of the Act, the identities of the parties to the venture are: Aker Process Systems, Fornebu, Norway; Amistco Separation Products, Inc, dba AMACS Process Tower Internals, Houston, TX; Chevron Energy Technology Co., a Division of Chevron USA, Inc., Houston, TX; ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, TX; FMC Separation Systems B.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands; Frames Separation Technologies B.V., Utrecht, The Netherlands; KGGP, LLC, Wichita, KS; Linde Engineering North America Inc., Blue Bell, PA; PetroSkills, LLC, Katy, TX; Rhodius GmbH, Bayern, Germany; Shell International Exploration and Production Inc., Houston, TX; Total E&P Recherche Et Developpement, Paris, France; Wartsila Oil & Gas Systems AS, Asker, Norway; Sulzer Chemtech Ltd., Winterthur, Switzerland; and OneSubsea LLC, Houston, TX. The general area of STAR’s planned activity is to increase fundamental knowledge of separation technology for use in the oil and gas industry. This will be accomplished by conducting research related to separation technology as well as through conducting systematic testing on and enabling qualification of separation equipment. STAR will also develop standardized procedures for testing equipment and conduct fundamental research on separation technology for use by the separation E:\FR\FM\08SEN1.SGM 08SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 173 (Monday, September 8, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-21281]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1123-0011]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement 
and Certification

AGENCY: Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 30-day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, Asset 
Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, will be submitting 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. This proposed information collection 
was previously published in the Federal Register Volume 79, Number 128, 
page 38070 on July 3, 2014, allowing for a 60 day comment period.

DATES: The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until October 8, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have comments, especially on 
the estimated public burden or associated response time, suggestions, 
or need a copy of the proposed information

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collection instrument with instructions or additional information, 
please contact Jennifer Bickford, Acting Assistant Deputy Chief, Asset 
Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, 1400 New York Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20005 (phone: 202-514-1263). Written comments and/or 
suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and 
Budget, Officer of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention 
Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington DC 20503 or sent to 
OIRAsubmission@omb.eop.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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:
     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;
     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;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     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 1123-0011:
    1 Type of Information Collection: Extension with changes, of the 
Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification, a 
previously approved collection for which approval will expire on 
September 30, 2014.
    2 The Title of the Form/Collection: Department of Justice Equitable 
Sharing Agreement and Certification.
    3 The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: There is not an agency form 
number. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is 
the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, in the Criminal 
Division.
    4 Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as a brief abstract:
    The Attorney General is required by statute to ``assure that any 
property transferred to a State or local law enforcement agency . . . 
will serve to encourage further cooperation between the recipient State 
or local agency and Federal law enforcement agencies.'' 21 U.S.C. 
881(e)(3). The Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (AFMLS) 
ensures such cooperation by requiring that all such ``equitably 
shared'' funds be used only for law enforcement purposes and not be 
distributed to other governmental agencies by the recipient law 
enforcement agencies. By requiring that law enforcement agencies that 
participate in the Equitable Sharing Program (Program) file an 
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), AFMLS can readily 
ensure compliance with its statutory obligations.
    The ESAC requires information regarding the receipt and expenditure 
of Program funds from the participating agency. Accordingly, it seeks 
information that is exclusively in the hands of the participating 
agency.
    5 An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimated 7,600 
state and local law enforcement agencies electronically file the ESAC 
annually with AFMLS. It is estimated that it takes 30 minutes per year 
to enter the information. All of the approximately 7,600 agencies must 
fully complete the form each year to maintain compliance and continue 
participation in the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program.
    6 An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with 
the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 3,800 hours. It is estimated that respondents will take 
30 minutes to complete the form. (7,600 participants x 30 minutes = 
3,800 hours).
    If additional information is required contact: Jerri Murray, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE., Room 3E.405B, Washington, DC 
20530.

    Dated: September 3, 2014.
Jerri Murray,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
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