Notice2026-07893
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
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Published
April 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Justice Department
Abstract
The Office of Justice Programs, 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 91, Number 78 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 21852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07893]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1121-0235]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection
eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection;
Title: Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
AGENCY: Component, Department of Justice.
ACTION: 60-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Justice Programs, 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
June 22, 2026.
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
Leanetta Jessie, 999 N Capitol St. NE, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d61686c636879796c2367687e7e64684d787e696267236a627b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="503c35313e352424317e3a3523233935102523343f3a7e373f26">[email protected]</span></a>: or
(202) 598-1160.
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 (component),
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: Reinstatement of a previously
approved collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest
Program Application.
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: #1121-0235. The program
overview can be found at the Bureau of Justice Assistance, United
States Department of Justice's website at <a href="https://www.ojp.gov/program/bulletproof-vest-partnership/overview">https://www.ojp.gov/program/bulletproof-vest-partnership/overview</a>.
4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract: Affected Public: Jurisdictions and law
enforcement agencies with armor vest needs. Abstract: The purpose of
the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program is to help protect the
lives of law enforcement officers by helping states and units of local
and tribal governments within states provision their officers with
armor vests. An applicant may request funds to help purchase one vest
per officer per fiscal year. Federal payment covers up to 50 percent of
each jurisdiction's local costs. This program is administered in
accordance with 12 U.S.C. 3976 ii et seq.
5. Obligation to Respond: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.
6. Total Estimated Number of Respondents:
7. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4,273.
8. Frequency: Once.
9. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 4,273 hours.
10. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: If additional
information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance
Officer, United States Department of Justice, Enterprise Portfolio
Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218,
Washington, DC.
Dated: April 21, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-07893 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am]
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