Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments, 33701-33702 [2016-12569]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2016 / Notices specific reasons why a hearing would be appropriate. The holding of such a hearing is at the discretion of the Service Director. III. Permit Applications A. Endangered Species Applicant: Zoological Society of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT– 145194 The applicant requests a permit to import biological samples from wild black-footed cats (Felis nigripes) for the purpose of survival of the species/ scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Applicant: Odysea Aquarium, LLC, Scottsdale, AZ; PRT–87012B The applicant requests a permit to import 20 captive bred, African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 1-year period. Applicant: Dwayne Lake, East Dublin, GA; PRT–050246 The applicant requests a captive-bred wildlife registration under 50 CFR 17.21(g) for the following species to enhance species propagation or survival: Brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black and white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegate), and red-ruffed lemur (Varecia variegate ruber). This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5year period. Multiple Applicants The following applicants each request a permit to import the sport-hunted trophy of one male bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled from a captive herd maintained under the management program of the Republic of South Africa, for the purpose of enhancement of the survival of the species. Applicant: Patrick Ballenger, Morral, OH; PRT–93135B Applicant: Geoffrey Stone, Fallon, NV; PRT–95502B sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Applicant: Terry Jones, Bryan, TX; PRT– 88951B Applicant: Terry Freeman, Russellville, AZ; PRT–94211B Applicant: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA; PRT–78234B The applicant requests renewal of a permit to acquire, import, and export VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 May 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 legally taken specimens of polar bear (Ursus maritimus), walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), marine otter (Lontra felina), West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis), West African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis), and dugong (Dugong dugon) for purposes of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. Concurrent with publishing this notice in the Federal Register, we are forwarding copies of the above applications to the Marine Mammal Commission and the Committee of Scientific Advisors for their review. Brenda Tapia, Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2016–12550 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [USGS–GX16WC00COM0001] Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of revision of a currently approved information collection, (1028– 0106). AGENCY: We (the U.S. Geological Survey) are notifying the public that we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the information collection request (ICR) described below. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this ICR. This collection is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2016. DATES: To ensure that your comments on this ICR are considered, OMB must receive them on or before June 27, 2016. ADDRESSES: Please submit written comments on this information collection directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, via email: (OIRA_SUBMISSION@omb.eop.gov); or by fax (202) 395–5806; and identify your submission with ‘OMB Control Number 1028–0106 USGS Ash Fall Report’. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33701 Please also forward a copy of your comments and suggestions on this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 807, Reston, VA 20192 (mail); (703) 648–7195 (fax); or gs-info_collections@usgs.gov (email). Please reference ‘OMB Information Collection 1028–0106: USGS Ash Fall Report’ in all correspondence. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Wallace, U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, office phone: 907–786–7109, email: kwallace@usgs. You may also find information about this ICR at www.reginfo.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The USGS provides notifications and warnings to the public of volcanic activity in the U.S. in order to reduce the loss of life, property, and economic and societal impacts. Ash fallout to the ground can pose significant disruption and damage to buildings, transportation, water and wastewater, power supply, communications equipment, agriculture, and primary production leading to potentially substantial societal impacts and costs, even at thicknesses of only a few millimeters or inches. Additionally, fine grained ash, when ingested can cause health impacts to humans and animals. USGS will use reports entered in real time by respondents of ash fall in their local area to correct or refine ash fall forecasts as the ash cloud moves downwind. Retrospectively these reports will enable USGS to improve their ash fall models and further research into eruptive processes. This project is a database module and web interface allowing the public and Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) staff to enter reports of ash fall in their local area in real time and retrospectively following an eruptive event. Users browsing the AVO Web site during eruptions will be directed towards a web form allowing them to fill in ash fall information and submit the information to AVO. Compiled ashfall reports are available in real-time to AVO staff through the AVO internal Web site. A pre-formatted summary report or table that distills information received online will show ash fall reports in chronological order with key fields including (1) date and time of ash fall, (2) location, (3) positive or negative ash fall (4) name of observer, and (5) contact information is easily viewable internally on the report so that E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1 33702 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 103 / Friday, May 27, 2016 / Notices calls for clarification can be made by AVO staff quickly and Operations room staff can visualize ashfall information quickly. Ash fall report data will also be displayed on a dynamic map interface and show positive (yes ash) and negative (no ash) ash fall reports by location. Ash fall reports (icons) will be publically displayed for a period of 24 hours and shaded differently as they age so that the age of reports is obvious. The ash fall report database will help AVO track eruption clouds and associated fallout downwind. These reports from the public will also give scientists a more complete record of the amount and duration and other conditions of ash fall. Getting first-hand accounts of ash fall will support model ash fall development and interpretation of satellite imagery. AVO scientists will—as time allows—be able to contact the individuals using their entered contact information for clarification and details. Knowing the locations from which ash-fall reports have been filed will improve ash fall warning messages, AVO Volcanic Activity Notifications, and make fieldwork more efficient. AVO staff will be able to condense and summarize the various ash fall reports and forward that information on to emergency management agencies and the wider public. The online form will also free up resources during exceedingly busy times during an eruption, as most individuals currently phone AVO with their reports. Observers may also collect and submit a physical ashfall sample using mail services. The area over which ash can fall is large. Timely access is often difficult for USGS employees and local individuals are ideally positioned to collect quality samples. sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES II. Data OMB Control Number: 1028–0106. Form Number: NA. Title: USGS Ash Fall Report. Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Respondent Obligation: Participation is voluntary. Frequency of Collection: On occasion, after each ashfall event. Description of Respondents: Individuals and households. Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: Approximately 200 individuals will respond with an observation event each year. Estimated Time per Response: We estimate the public reporting burden will average 3.5 minutes per response. This includes the time for reviewing VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 May 26, 2016 Jkt 238001 instructions, and answering a web-based questionnaire. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 33 hours. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ Burden: There are a few optional ‘‘nonhour cost’’ burdens associated with this collection of information, such as clipboards, plastic bags, and preparing ash collection tools. We estimate the maximum for all respondents is $711. Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Until the OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obliged to respond. Comments: On February 12, 2016, we published a Federal Register notice (81 FR 7582) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval and soliciting comments. The comment period closed on April 12, 2016. We received no comments. III. Request for Comments We again invite comments concerning this ICR as to: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) how to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) how to minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your personal mailing address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personally identifiable information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us and the OMB in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done. Thomas L. Murry, Director, Volcano Science Center. [FR Doc. 2016–12569 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4338–11–P PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNVC00000.L16100000.DR0000; 14– 08807; MO# 4500084731] Notice of Availability Nevada and California Greater Sage-Grouse BiState Distinct Population Segment Land Use Plan Amendment and Record of Decision Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the approved Nevada and California Greater Sage-Grouse Bi-State Distinct Population Segment Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) for the Carson City District and the Tonopah Field Office located in Nevada. The Nevada State Director signed the ROD on May 27, 2016, which constitutes the final decision of the BLM and makes the LUPA effective immediately. ADDRESSES: Copies of the ROD/ approved LUPA are available upon request from the Carson City District Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701, Battle Mountain District Manager, Bureau of Land Management, 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV 89820 or via the Internet at https:// www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_ field.html. Copies of the ROD/approved LUPA are available for public inspection at the Carson City or Battle Mountain District Offices at the above addresses. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colleen Sievers, Project Manager, telephone: 775–885–6168; address: 5665 Morgan Mill Rd., Carson City, NV 89701; email: blm_nv_ccdowebmail@ blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Nevada California Greater Sage-Grouse Bi-State Distinct Population Segment Land Use Plan will amend the Carson City Field Office Consolidated Resource Management Plan (RMP) (2001) and the Tonopah Field Office RMP (1997). The LUPA and associated environmental E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 103 (Friday, May 27, 2016)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[USGS-GX16WC00COM0001]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of revision of a currently approved information 
collection, (1028-0106).

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SUMMARY: We (the U.S. Geological Survey) are notifying the public that 
we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the 
information collection request (ICR) described below. To comply with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and as part of our continuing 
efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on this ICR. This collection is scheduled to expire on May 31, 
2016.

DATES: To ensure that your comments on this ICR are considered, OMB 
must receive them on or before June 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please submit written comments on this information 
collection directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer 
for the Department of the Interior, via email: 
(OIRA_SUBMISSION@omb.eop.gov); or by fax (202) 395-5806; and identify 
your submission with `OMB Control Number 1028-0106 USGS Ash Fall 
Report'. Please also forward a copy of your comments and suggestions on 
this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 807, 
Reston, VA 20192 (mail); (703) 648-7195 (fax); or gs-info_collections@usgs.gov (email). Please reference `OMB Information 
Collection 1028-0106: USGS Ash Fall Report' in all correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Wallace, U.S. Geological 
Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, 
Alaska 99508, office phone: 907-786-7109, email: kwallace@usgs. You may 
also find information about this ICR at www.reginfo.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The USGS provides notifications and warnings to the public of 
volcanic activity in the U.S. in order to reduce the loss of life, 
property, and economic and societal impacts. Ash fallout to the ground 
can pose significant disruption and damage to buildings, 
transportation, water and wastewater, power supply, communications 
equipment, agriculture, and primary production leading to potentially 
substantial societal impacts and costs, even at thicknesses of only a 
few millimeters or inches. Additionally, fine grained ash, when 
ingested can cause health impacts to humans and animals. USGS will use 
reports entered in real time by respondents of ash fall in their local 
area to correct or refine ash fall forecasts as the ash cloud moves 
downwind. Retrospectively these reports will enable USGS to improve 
their ash fall models and further research into eruptive processes.
    This project is a database module and web interface allowing the 
public and Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) staff to enter reports of 
ash fall in their local area in real time and retrospectively following 
an eruptive event. Users browsing the AVO Web site during eruptions 
will be directed towards a web form allowing them to fill in ash fall 
information and submit the information to AVO.
    Compiled ashfall reports are available in real-time to AVO staff 
through the AVO internal Web site. A pre-formatted summary report or 
table that distills information received online will show ash fall 
reports in chronological order with key fields including (1) date and 
time of ash fall, (2) location, (3) positive or negative ash fall (4) 
name of observer, and (5) contact information is easily viewable 
internally on the report so that

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calls for clarification can be made by AVO staff quickly and Operations 
room staff can visualize ashfall information quickly.
    Ash fall report data will also be displayed on a dynamic map 
interface and show positive (yes ash) and negative (no ash) ash fall 
reports by location. Ash fall reports (icons) will be publically 
displayed for a period of 24 hours and shaded differently as they age 
so that the age of reports is obvious.
    The ash fall report database will help AVO track eruption clouds 
and associated fallout downwind. These reports from the public will 
also give scientists a more complete record of the amount and duration 
and other conditions of ash fall. Getting first-hand accounts of ash 
fall will support model ash fall development and interpretation of 
satellite imagery. AVO scientists will--as time allows--be able to 
contact the individuals using their entered contact information for 
clarification and details. Knowing the locations from which ash-fall 
reports have been filed will improve ash fall warning messages, AVO 
Volcanic Activity Notifications, and make fieldwork more efficient. AVO 
staff will be able to condense and summarize the various ash fall 
reports and forward that information on to emergency management 
agencies and the wider public. The online form will also free up 
resources during exceedingly busy times during an eruption, as most 
individuals currently phone AVO with their reports.
    Observers may also collect and submit a physical ashfall sample 
using mail services. The area over which ash can fall is large. Timely 
access is often difficult for USGS employees and local individuals are 
ideally positioned to collect quality samples.

II. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1028-0106.
    Form Number: NA.
    Title: USGS Ash Fall Report.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondent Obligation: Participation is voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion, after each ashfall event.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: Approximately 200 
individuals will respond with an observation event each year.
    Estimated Time per Response: We estimate the public reporting 
burden will average 3.5 minutes per response. This includes the time 
for reviewing instructions, and answering a web-based questionnaire.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 33 hours.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: 
There are a few optional ``non-hour cost'' burdens associated with this 
collection of information, such as clipboards, plastic bags, and 
preparing ash collection tools. We estimate the maximum for all 
respondents is $711.
    Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) 
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor and you are not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. Until the OMB approves a collection 
of information, you are not obliged to respond.
    Comments: On February 12, 2016, we published a Federal Register 
notice (81 FR 7582) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for 
approval and soliciting comments. The comment period closed on April 
12, 2016. We received no comments.

III. Request for Comments

    We again invite comments concerning this ICR as to: (a) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to 
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) 
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information; (c) how to enhance the quality, usefulness, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) how to minimize 
the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this notice are 
a matter of public record. Before including your personal mailing 
address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable 
information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire 
comment, including your personally identifiable information, may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us and the OMB 
in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from 
public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done.

Thomas L. Murry,
Director, Volcano Science Center.
[FR Doc. 2016-12569 Filed 5-26-16; 8:45 am]
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