[Federal Register: October 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 201)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Bureau of Investigation

 
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; 
Comments Requested

ACTION: 30-day notice of information collection under review: national 
sex offender registry.

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations 
(FBI) has submitted 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. The proposed 
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public 
and affected agencies. This proposed information collection was 
previously published in the Federal Register Volume 69, Number 155, 
page 49915 on August 12, 2004, allowing for a 60-day comment period.
    The purpose of this notice is to allow for an additional 30 days 
for public comment until November 18, 2004. This process is conducted 
in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10.
    Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the items contained 
in this notice, especially 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 20503. Additionally, 
comments may be submitted to OMB via facsimile to (202) 395-5806.
    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

    (1) Type of Information Collection: Extension of a currently 
approved collection.
    (2) Title of the Form/Collection: National Sex Offender Registry.
    (3) Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the 
Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: none. 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
    (4) Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as 
well as a brief abstract: Primary: State, local, or tribal government. 
The National Sex Offender Registry data is a collection from the 50 
States, 5 Territories, and the District of Columbia. The registry was 
established by the FBI in accordance with Federal Law (42 U.S.C. 14072) 
in order to track the whereabouts and movements of persons who have 
been convicted of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor; 
persons who have been convicted of a sexually violent offense; and 
persons who are sexually violent predators.
    (5) An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount 
of time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The estimated 
number of respondents is 56 government entities. The estimated time for 
the average respondent to respond: The collection of information from 
the sex offender is sponsored by the state government. The subsequent 
electronic transmission into the National Sex Offender Registry poses 
no additional burden on the state. The telecommunication network used 
for the transmission of NSOR data is an existing network, and the FBI 
assumes all costs.
    (6) An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated 
with the collection: The estimated total annual burden hour associated 
with this collection is 1 to allow OMB approval.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brenda E. Dyer, Clearance Officer, 
United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, 
Policy and Planning Staff, Patrick Henry Building, Suite 1600, 601 D 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20530.

    Dated: October 13, 2004.
Brenda E. Dyer,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 04-23300 Filed 10-18-04; 8:45 am]

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