In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved. However, upon completion of the National Incident- Based Reporting System (NIBRS) that will update the UCR program, this information collection should be revised and resubmitted to OMB for approval. The revised package should include racial categories that are consistent with OMB's 1997 standards.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10/31/2002
403,800
0
411,480
201,900
0
205,740
0
0
0
Form 1-708 and 1-708a is used to facilite the collection of data in compliant with the UCR program relating to the age, sex, and race of person arrested. Following auditing and pprocessing, the data is published annually in Crime in the United States
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.