14 March 2000 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 14, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 50)] [Notices] [Page 13792-13793] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14mr00-94] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation Telecommunications Contracts and Audit Unit; Agency Information Collection Activities: Current Collection; Comment Request ACTION: Notice of Information Collection Under Review; Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Cost Recovery Regulations, Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) Implementation Section, has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the information collection listed below. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 28, 1999, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment until April 13, 2000. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 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: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Information and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 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 function 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, 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 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently approved collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Cost Recovery Regulations, Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States 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: None. This rule establishes the procedures whereby telecommunications carriers can recover the costs associated with complying with the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, which went into effect on October 25, 1994. (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: The average time burden of the approximately 3,000 respondents to provide the information requested is approximately four hours per telecommunications switch (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total annual hour burden to provide the information necessary to file a claim under the Cost Recovery Regulation is approximately 46,000 annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Suite [[Page 13793]] 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20530. Dated: March 9, 2000. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 00-6235 Filed 3-13-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-02-M ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: March 14, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 50)] [Notices] [Page 13793] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr14mr00-95] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation CALEA Implementation Section; Agency Information Collection Activities: Current Collection; Comment Requested ACTION: Notice of information collection under review; Extension of a currently approved collection, flexible deployment assistance guide. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) Implementation Section, has submitted the following information collection request for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Office of Management and Budget approval is being sought for the information collection listed below. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on December 28, 1999, allowing for a 60-day public comment period. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment until April 13, 2000. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) 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: Department of Justice Desk Officer, Washington, DC 20530. Additionally, comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-7285. Comments may also be submitted to the Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Information and Security Staff, Attention: Department Clearance Officer, Suite 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Written comments and/or suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of 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 function 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, 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 (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection. (2) Title of the Form/Collection: Flexible Deployment Assistance Guide. (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: None. Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States 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: None. The Flexible Deployment Assistance Guide has been developed to assist the telecommunications industry in meeting its obligations under the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, 47 U.S.C. 1001- 1010 (1994). (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: The average time burden of the approximately 5,000 respondents to provide the information requested is approximately four hours and fifteen minutes. (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total annual hour burden to provide the information requested by the Flexible Deployment Assistance Guide is approximately 21,250 annual burden hours. If additional information is required contact: Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Information Management and Security Staff, Suite 1220, National Place, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Dated: March 9, 2000. Robert B. Briggs, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice. [FR Doc. 00-6237 Filed 3-13-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-02-M