BJS and the Census Bureau will report back to OMB on the results of the feasbility testing of the automated form by September 30, 2008.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2010
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2007
3,514
0
3,800
1,744
0
1,888
0
0
0
This series analyzes capital statutes and data on persons under sentence of death in State and Federal correctional facilities. Information acquired from this program provides historical trends and will be used as a source of comparative data by BJS, Congress, journalists, researchers, and other interested parties.
The NPS-8 data collection is based primarily on individuals under sentence of death. During 2005 death row admissions dropped for the third consecutive year: the 128 persons admitted to death row during 2005 was the lowest number since 1973, when 44 persons were put on death row. This has contributed to a decrease in the number of NPS-8 forms which are completed each year.
The number of persons on death row on December 31, 2005, was 3,254. This was the fifth consecutive year that the number of prisoners under a sentence of death declined.
Changes in both the number of admissions to death row and the number of persons under sentence of death from one year to the next will result in a corresponding change in the annual response burden.
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.
Form NPS-8 Capital Punishment report of inmates under sentence of death
Capital Punishment report of inmates under sentence of death