This information
collection is approved. However, if the survey form is revised or
modified as a result of feedback from the pretest, the agency is
required to submit the modified form to OMB before using the
instrument.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
2,400
0
0
850
0
0
0
0
0
This recurring survey collects data on
the resources, policies, and practices of local prosecutors from a
nationally representative sample of 300 chief litigating
prosecutors in the State Court systems. Information on resources is
also collected from the remaining prosecutors to provide more
accurate estimates of vital prosecutor office information.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.