Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; COPS Extension Request Form, 69296 [2021-26499]

Download as PDF 69296 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 232 / Tuesday, December 7, 2021 / Notices excessive force by law enforcement personnel. The goal of the collection is to report national statistics that provide a better understanding of the types, frequency, and outcomes of contacts between the police and the public, public perceptions of police behavior during the contact, and the conditions under which police force may be threatened or used. BJS plans to publish this information in reports and reference it when responding to queries from the U.S. Congress, Executive Office of the President, the U.S. Supreme Court, state officials, international organizations, researchers, students, the media, and others interested in criminal justice statistics. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: An estimate of the total number of respondents is 119,880 persons ages 16 and older. About 81.2% of PPCS respondents (97,343) will have no police contact and will complete the short interview with an average burden of four minutes. Among the 18.8% of respondents (22,537) who experienced police contact, the time to ask the detailed questions regarding the nature of the contact is estimated to take an average of 8 minutes. Respondents will be asked to respond to this survey only once during the six-month period. The burden estimates are based on data from the prior administration of the PPCS. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: There are an estimated 9,495 total burden hours associated with this information collection. If additional information is required, contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.405A, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 2, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2021–26500 Filed 12–6–21; 8:45 am] lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 4410–18–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:30 Dec 06, 2021 Jkt 256001 Overview of This Information Collection DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1103–0093] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; COPS Extension Request Form Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, Department of Justice. ACTION: 30-Day notice. AGENCY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, 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. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until January 6, 2022. ADDRESSES: If you have additional 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 Lashon M. Hilliard, Policy Analyst, Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530 (202–514–6563). 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 Bureau of Justice Statistics, 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; —Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection, with change; comments requested. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: COPS Extension Request Form. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: Law enforcement agencies and other COPS grants recipients that have grants expiring within 90 days of the date of the form/request. The extension request form will allow recipients of COPS grants the opportunity to request a ‘‘no-cost’’ time extension in order to complete the federal funding period and requirements for their grant/cooperative agreement award. Requesting and/or receiving a time extension will not provide additional funding. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated that approximately 2,700 respondents annually will complete the form within 30 minutes. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 1,350 total annual burden hours (0.5 hours × 2,700 respondents + 1,350 total burden hours). If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: December 2, 2021. Melody Braswell, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. 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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1103-0093]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; COPS 
Extension Request Form

AGENCY: Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, Department 
of Justice.

ACTION: 30-Day notice.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Justice (DOJ), Community Oriented Policing 
Services (COPS) Office, 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.

DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for 30 days until 
January 6, 2022.

ADDRESSES: If you have additional 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 Lashon M. Hilliard, Policy 
Analyst, Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services 
(COPS) Office, 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530 (202-514-6563).

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 Bureau of Justice 
Statistics, 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;
--Evaluate whether and if so how the quality, utility, and clarity of 
the information to be collected can be enhanced; 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

    1. Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved 
collection, with change; comments requested.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: COPS Extension Request Form.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: None. U.S. Department of 
Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Law enforcement agencies and other COPS 
grants recipients that have grants expiring within 90 days of the date 
of the form/request. The extension request form will allow recipients 
of COPS grants the opportunity to request a ``no-cost'' time extension 
in order to complete the federal funding period and requirements for 
their grant/cooperative agreement award. Requesting and/or receiving a 
time extension will not provide additional funding.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated 
that approximately 2,700 respondents annually will complete the form 
within 30 minutes.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: 1,350 total annual burden hours (0.5 hours x 2,700 
respondents + 1,350 total burden hours).
    If additional information is required contact: Melody Braswell, 
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: December 2, 2021.
Melody Braswell,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2021-26499 Filed 12-6-21; 8:45 am]
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