Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection; eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape Feedback Package

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The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice (BJA), 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 215 (Monday, November 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70905-70906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22816]


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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

[OMB Number 1105-0095]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection; 
eComments Requested; Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Title: National Standards To Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison 
Rape Feedback Package

AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice.

ACTION: 60-Day notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice (BJA), 
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 
January 8, 2027.

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#49252c28272c3d3d2867232c3a3a202c093c3a2d2623672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e68a83878883929287c88c8395958f83a6939582898cc8818990">[email&#160;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

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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: Prison Rape Elimination Act 
(PREA).
    3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of 
the Department sponsoring the collection: OMB #1105-0095.
    Affected Public who will be asked or required to respond, as well 
as a brief abstract:
    Affected Public: Federal, State, and Tribal.
    Abstract: The information collected through the PREA OAS is used by 
DOJ-certified PREA auditors to assess whether confinement facilities 
comply with the PREA Standards. Facilities submit documentation and 
responses through the system, and auditors review those materials, 
conduct interviews, perform on-site assessments, evaluate compliance 
with individual standards, and prepare audit reports.
    The information enables auditors to:

--Assess facility policies, procedures, and operational practices 
against PREA Standards;
--Verify implementation of safeguards designed to prevent, detect, and 
respond to sexual abuse and sexual harassment;
--Document compliance findings and corrective actions;
--Generate standardized audit reports; and
--Provide information necessary for DOJ oversight of PREA auditors and 
PREA implementation efforts nationwide.

    The information collection also supports state and local 
correctional agencies in demonstrating compliance with PREA and assists 
states, territories, and the District of Columbia in meeting statutory 
certification requirements associated with PREA implementation.
    4. Obligation to Respond: Affected public the affected public are 
individuals. The obligation to respond is voluntary.
    5. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,000. One PREA 
Coordinator per facility.
    6. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 Hours.
    7. Frequency: Once every three years.
    8. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 104,000 hours.
    9. 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: November 5, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-22816 Filed 11-6-26; 8:45 am]
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