[Federal Register: January 15, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 10)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

 
Justice Management Division; Agency Information Collection 
Activities: Existing Collection: Common Request

ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review: Extension of 
Previously Approved Collection, Department of Justice Procurement 
Blanket Clearance.

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    Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the 
information collection listed below. This collection was previously 
published in the Federal Register on October 31, 1997, allowing for a 
60-day public comment period. No comments were received by the 
management and Planning Staff.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for 
public comments. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until 
February 17, 1998. This process is conducted in accordance with a 5 CFR 
3120.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially regarding 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: Ms. Victoria Wassmer, 202-395-5871, Department of Justice 
Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20503. Additionally, comments may be 
submitted to OMB via facsimile on 202-395-7285.
    Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected 
agencies concerning this collection of

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information 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 agency's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed collection of information, 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.
    Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice, 
Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, 
Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 850, 1001 G Street, NW, 
Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to DOJ 
via facsimile on 202-514-1590.

Overview of This Collection

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of Current 
Collection.
    (2) The title of this form/collection: Department of Justice 
Procurement Blanket Clearance.
    (3) The agency form number, if any, and applicable component of the 
Department sponsoring the collection: Procurement Solicitation 
Documents, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice.
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract. Primary: Commercial organizations and 
individuals who voluntarily submit offers and bids to compete for 
contract awards to provide supplies and services required by the 
Government. All work statements and pricing data are required to 
evaluate the contractors bid or proposal.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time for an average respondent to respond: 7,462 respondents, 20 
hours average response time.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with this collection: 149,240 hours annually.
    If additional information is required contact: Mr. Robert B. 
Briggs, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, 
Information Management and Security Staff, Justice Management Division, 
Suite 850, Washington Center, 1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: January 9, 1998.
Robert B. Briggs,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice.
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