These collections of information must display the public protecti on clause and give the respondent the estimated time to complete in order to be in compliance with the PRA of 1995. In addition, the agency should revisit the clarity of its instructions to respondents before re-submitting these collections to OMB, especi ally in light of the supporting statement response to question number 13 that "all State respondents and approximately 3/4 of the Attorney Generals must be called," because of incomplete or inconsistent data.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1998
02/28/1998
10/31/1996
3,246
0
2,932
1,775
0
746
18,000,000
0
0
This program analyzes capital punishment statutes and persons under sentence of death in State and Federal correctional institutions. Information developed from this program will provide historical trend analysis and will be used by BJS, Congress, journalists, researchers, and others as a source of comparative data.
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.
Capital Punishment Report of Inmates under Sentence of Death