Notice2024-14192
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Legal Assistance for Victims Program (LAV Program)
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Published
June 28, 2024
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Justice Department
Abstract
The Office on Violence Against Women, 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.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54065-54066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-14192]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1122-0007]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection;
Semi-Annual Progress Report for the Legal Assistance for Victims
Program (LAV Program)
AGENCY: Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office on Violence Against Women, 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 until
August 27, 2024.
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
Catherine Poston, Office on Violence Against Women, at 202-514-5430 or
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#591a382d313c2b30373c7729362a2d3637192c2a3d3633773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="256644514d40574c4b400b554a56514a4b655056414a4f0b424a53">[email protected]</span></a>.
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.
Abstract: Authorized by 34 U.S.C. 20121, the Legal Assistance for
Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of
civil and criminal legal assistance needed to effectively aid victims
(ages 11 and older) of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, and stalking by providing funds for comprehensive direct legal
services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that
abuse or violence. ``Legal assistance'' includes assistance to victims
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in:
(a) family, tribal, territorial, immigration, employment,
administrative agency, housing matters, campus administrative, or
protection or stay away order proceedings, and other similar matters;
(b) criminal justice investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial
matters (including sentencing, parole, and probation) that impact the
victim's safety and privacy; (c) alternative dispute resolution,
restorative practices, or other processes intended to promote victim
safety, privacy, and autonomy; and (d) post-conviction relief
proceedings in state, local, Tribal, or territorial court where the
conviction of a victim is related to or arising from domestic violence,
dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking. 34
U.S.C. 12291(a)(24)(C) and (D).
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously
approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Semi-Annual Progress Report
for Grantees of the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: 1122-0007.
Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well
as the obligation to respond: The affected public includes the
approximately 200 grantees of the LAV Program whose eligibility is
determined by statute. The LAV Program awards grants to law school
legal clinics, legal aid or legal services programs, domestic violence
victims shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs, private
nonprofit entities, and Indian tribal governments. The obligation to
respond is required to obtain/retain a benefit.
4. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: It is estimated
that it will take the approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program
grantees) approximately one hour to complete a semi-annual progress
report. The semi-annual progress report is divided into sections that
pertain to the different types of activities in which grantees may
engage. An LAV Program grantee will only be required to complete the
sections of the form that pertain to its own specific activities.
5. An estimate of the total annual burden (in hours) associated
with the collection: It is estimated that it will take the
approximately 200 respondents (LAV Program grantees) approximately one
hour to complete a semi-annual progress report. The semi-annual
progress report is divided into sections that pertain to the different
types of activities in which grantees may engage. An LAV grantee will
only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to
its own specific activities.
6. The total annual hour burden to complete the data collection
forms is 400 hours, that is 200 grantees completing a form twice a year
with an estimated completion time for the form being one hour.
7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the
collection, if applicable: The annualized costs to the Federal
Government resulting from the OVW staff review of the progress reports
submitted by grantees are estimated to be $22,400.
8.
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Total Burden Hours
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Time per
Activity Number of Frequency Total annual response Total annual
respondents responses (hours) burden (hours)
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Progress Report Form........................... 200 2/semiannually......................... 400 1 400
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Unduplicated Totals........................ 200 ....................................... 400 .............. 400
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If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice,
Justice Management Division, Policy and Planning Staff, Two
Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.
Dated: June 24, 2024.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2024-14192 Filed 6-27-24; 8:45 am]
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