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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices detectors for law enforcement at crime scene investigations. Participants will be asked what were the composition of law enforcement targets and the environment which they are searching for said targets. An objective of the questionnaire is to learn if advance methods of detection were used to identify suspected targets such as a ground penetrating radar or magnetometer. The results may be published and used to understand applications of metal detectors by law enforcement at crime scenes. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: We expect no more than 100 individuals completing the questionnaire. On average we expect an average of 10–15 minutes to complete the questionnaire. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: 25 hours. If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 30, 2022. Robert Houser, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 2022–21717 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [OMB Number 1105–NEW] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; New Collection; National Elder Abuse Victim Services Needs Assessment Civil Division, Department of Justice. ACTION: 60-Day notice. AGENCY: The Elder Justice Initiative, Civil Division, Department of Justice (DOJ) 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 60 days December 5, 2022. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 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 Andy Mao, National Elder Justice Coordinator, Elder Justice Initiative, 175 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (phone: 202/616–0539). 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Overview of This Information Collection 1. Type of Information Collection: New collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: National Elder Abuse Victim Services Needs Assessment. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: There is currently no agency form number. Sponsor: Civil Division, Department of Justice. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: This information will be solicited from victims of elder abuse, elder justice professionals (e.g., adult protective services, law enforcement, victim services organizations, etc.) who PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60709 serve elder abuse victims, representatives of federal agencies with elder justice programming, and family and friends who are oftentimes instrumental in victims’ recovery and have a unique window into the needs of older victims. The Elder Justice Initiative proposes to conduct the first National Elder Abuse Victim Services Needs Assessment, a one-time information collection. The goal of this information collection is to gain insight on how to best meet the needs of victims of elder abuse from the initial incident to investigation and prosecution (if any), through to long-term recovery, and separately for each type of elder abuse (physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, caregiver neglect, financial exploitation, financial fraud). To accomplish this goal, the Elder Justice Initiative will: (1) conduct national surveys with elder justice professionals and federal staff, and older victims and their family and friends; and (2) conduct a series of focus groups with elder justice professionals and federal staff, and elder abuse victims and their family and friends. A targeted dissemination strategy summarizing results and recommendations will aid in elder abuse services program planning. 5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There are four separate but related information collections: An estimated 1,000 elder justice professionals and federal staff with elder justice programming will complete an electronic survey estimated to take 20 minutes to complete per respondent, and an estimated 1500 older victims, their family and friends will complete a survey estimated to take 10 minutes to complete per respondent; and 15 90minute focus groups with elder justice professionals and federal staff and 15 90-minute focus groups with older victims, their family and friends, consisting of not more than 10 participants per focus group, for a total of 300 participants. In total, 2800 individuals will participate in the National Needs Assessment. 6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this collection is 1,033 hours (see Table 1 for calculation). E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 60710 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices TABLE 1—ESTIMATES OF HOUR BURDEN INCLUDING ANNUALIZED HOURLY COSTS Estimated time (minutes) Task Total minutes per task Surveys of elder justice professionals and federal staff ............................................................. Surveys of older victims and their family and friends ................................................................. Focus Groups (elder justice professionals and federal staff; older victims, family and friends .. 20 10 90 1000 1500 300 20,000 15,000 27,000 Total ...................................................................................................................................... ........................ ........................ 62,000 (1,033 hrs) If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: September 30, 2022. Robert Houser, Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice. cv–395, D.J. Ref. No. 90–11–2–09455/3. All comments must be submitted no later than 30 days after the publication date of this notice. Comments may be submitted either by email or by mail: To submit comments: Send them to: By email ....... pubcomment-ees.enrd@ usdoj.gov. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. By mail ......... [FR Doc. 2022–21708 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–12–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Notice of Lodging of Proposed Amendment to a Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Total participants On September 30, 2022, the Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire in the lawsuit entitled United States, et al. v. Fort James LLC, et al., Civil Action No. 1:22–cv–395. In that action, the United States sought, pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., injunctive relief and recovery of response costs regarding the ChlorAlkali Facility (Former) Superfund Site in Berlin, New Hampshire (the ‘‘Site’’). The proposed consent decree will require three settling parties to perform a remedial action at the Site, to reimburse the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its future costs and a portion of its past costs at the Site, and to reimburse the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for its future costs at the Site. The publication of this notice opens a period for public comment on the proposed consent decree. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and should refer to United States, et al. v. Fort James LLC, et al., Civil Action No. 1:22– VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 During the public comment period, the proposed amended consent decree may be examined and downloaded at this Justice Department website: https:// www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees. We will provide a paper copy of the proposed amended consent decree upon written request and payment of reproduction costs. Please mail your request and payment to: Consent Decree Library, U.S. DOJ—ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044–7611. Please enclose a check or money order for $61.00 (25 cents per page reproduction cost) payable to the United States Treasury. For a copy of the Consent Decree without its attachments, enclose a check or money order for $9.00. Henry Friedman, Assistant Section Chief, Environmental Enforcement Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 2022–21724 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–15–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; FederalState Unemployment Insurance Program Data Exchange Standardization ACTION: PO 00000 Notice. Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision to the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program Data Exchange Standardization.’’ This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by December 5, 2022. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation, including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden, may be obtained free by contacting Jagruti Patel by telephone at (202) 693– 3059 (this is not a toll-free number), TTY 1–877–889–5627 (this is not a tollfree number), or by email at patel.jagruti@dol.gov. Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance, Room S– 4524, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: patel.jagruti@dol.gov; or by Fax (202) 693–3975. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jagruti Patel by telephone at (202) 693– 3059 (this is not a toll-free number) or by email at patel.jagruti@dol.gov. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval. This program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 193 (Thursday, October 6, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-NEW]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection 
eComments Requested; New Collection; National Elder Abuse Victim 
Services Needs Assessment

AGENCY: Civil Division, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Elder Justice Initiative, Civil Division, Department of 
Justice (DOJ) 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 60 days 
December 5, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 
Andy Mao, National Elder Justice Coordinator, Elder Justice Initiative, 
175 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (phone: 202/616-0539).

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: New collection.
    2. The Title of the Form/Collection: National Elder Abuse Victim 
Services Needs Assessment.
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: There is currently no agency 
form number.
    Sponsor: Civil Division, Department of Justice.
    4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: This information will be solicited from 
victims of elder abuse, elder justice professionals (e.g., adult 
protective services, law enforcement, victim services organizations, 
etc.) who serve elder abuse victims, representatives of federal 
agencies with elder justice programming, and family and friends who are 
oftentimes instrumental in victims' recovery and have a unique window 
into the needs of older victims.
    The Elder Justice Initiative proposes to conduct the first National 
Elder Abuse Victim Services Needs Assessment, a one-time information 
collection. The goal of this information collection is to gain insight 
on how to best meet the needs of victims of elder abuse from the 
initial incident to investigation and prosecution (if any), through to 
long-term recovery, and separately for each type of elder abuse 
(physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, caregiver neglect, 
financial exploitation, financial fraud). To accomplish this goal, the 
Elder Justice Initiative will: (1) conduct national surveys with elder 
justice professionals and federal staff, and older victims and their 
family and friends; and (2) conduct a series of focus groups with elder 
justice professionals and federal staff, and elder abuse victims and 
their family and friends. A targeted dissemination strategy summarizing 
results and recommendations will aid in elder abuse services program 
planning.
    5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of 
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: There are four 
separate but related information collections: An estimated 1,000 elder 
justice professionals and federal staff with elder justice programming 
will complete an electronic survey estimated to take 20 minutes to 
complete per respondent, and an estimated 1500 older victims, their 
family and friends will complete a survey estimated to take 10 minutes 
to complete per respondent; and 15 90-minute focus groups with elder 
justice professionals and federal staff and 15 90-minute focus groups 
with older victims, their family and friends, consisting of not more 
than 10 participants per focus group, for a total of 300 participants. 
In total, 2800 individuals will participate in the National Needs 
Assessment.
    6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated public burden associated with this 
collection is 1,033 hours (see Table 1 for calculation).

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                       Table 1--Estimates of Hour Burden Including Annualized Hourly Costs
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                                                                  Estimated time       Total       Total minutes
                              Task                                   (minutes)     participants      per task
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Surveys of elder justice professionals and federal staff........              20            1000          20,000
Surveys of older victims and their family and friends...........              10            1500          15,000
Focus Groups (elder justice professionals and federal staff;                  90             300          27,000
 older victims, family and friends..............................
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Total.......................................................  ..............  ..............          62,000
                                                                                                     (1,033 hrs)
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    If additional information is required contact: Robert Houser, 
Department Clearance Officer, Policy and Planning Staff, Justice 
Management Division, United States Department of Justice, Two 
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 3E.206, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: September 30, 2022.
Robert Houser,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2022-21708 Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]
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