Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004-0001, 11223-11224 [06-2068]

Download as PDF hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2006 / Notices functioning of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we use; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. BLM manages and sells timber located on the revested Oregon and California Railroad and the reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands under the authority of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 875, 43 U.S.C. 1181e). Under the Act of July 31, 1947, as amended (61 Stat. 681, 30 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), BLM also manages and sells timber located on other lands under our jurisdiction. The Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Acts of 1975 and 1976 contained a requirement for the inclusion of provisions in timber sale contracts that will ensure that unprocessed timber sold from public lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM will not be exported or used by the purchasers as a substitute for timber they export or sell for export. The regulations at 43 CFR part 5400, Sales of Forest Products, General, cover these provisions. Timber purchasers or their affiliates must submit the information listed at 43 CFR 5424.1(a) using Form 5460–17, Substitution Determination. We collect the purchaser’s name, timber contract number, processing facility location, total volume of Federal timber purchased on an annual basis, total volume of private timber exported on an annual basis, and method of measuring the volume. The regulation at 43 CFR 5424.1(b) requires that the purchasers or affiliates retain a record of Federal timber acquisitions and private timber exports for three years from the date the activity occurred. BLM uses this information to determine if there was a substitution of Federal timber for exported private timber in violation of 43 CFR 5400.0–3(c). We could not protect against export and substitution if we did not collect this information. Based on BLM’s experience administering timber contracts, we estimate the public reporting burden to collect the information is one hour per response. The respondents are Federal timber purchasers who exported private timber within one year preceding the VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:30 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 purchase date of Federal timber and/or affiliates of a timber purchaser who exported private timber within one year before the acquisition of Federal timber from the purchaser. The frequency of response is annually. We estimate 25 responses per year and a total annual burden of 25 hours. BLM will summarize all responses to this notice and include them in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 28, 2006. Ted R. Hudson, Bureau of Land Management Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–2067 Filed 3–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO–230–1020–PB–24 1A] Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004– 0001 Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect information from the general public interested in obtaining free vegetative or mineral material from public lands. BLM uses Form 5510–1, Free Use Application and Permit (Vegetative or Mineral Materials) to collect this information. This information allows BLM to properly manage and accurately track the disposal of these materials. DATES: You must submit your comments to BLM at the address below on or before May 5, 2006. BLM will not necessarily consider any comments received after the above date. ADDRESSES: You may mail comments to: Bureau of Land Management, (WO– 630), Eastern States Office, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, Virginia 22153. You may send comments via Internet to: comments_washington@blm.gov. Please include ‘‘ATTN:: 1004–0001’’ and your name and return address in your Internet message. You may deliver comments to the Bureau of Land Management, Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11223 All comments will be available for public review at the L Street address during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Tim Bottomley, on (303) 236–0681 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) on 1– 800–877–8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact Mr. Bottomley. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 CFR 1320.12(a) requires that we provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning a collection of information to solicit comments on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we use; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. BLM uses Form 5510–1, Free Use Application and Permit (Vegetative or Mineral Material), under 43 CFR 5510 to collect this information. The PL–167, Surface Resources Act of July 23, 1955, gives the Secretary the discretion to permit the free use of vegetative or mineral materials for use other than commercial or industrial purposes or resale. The Secretary of the Interior may also permit mining claimants the free use of vegetative or mineral materials. BLM uses the information provided by the applicant(s) to: (1) Maintain an inventory of vegetative and mineral information; and (2) Adjudicate your rights to vegetative and mineral resources. An applicant must file an application for a permit before removing any vegetative or mineral resources from the public lands. If BLM did not collect this information, we could not process applications. Based upon BLM experience administering the activities described above, we process approximately 300 applications each year. The public reporting information collection burden takes 30 minutes. We estimate 300 responses per year and a total annual burden of 150 hours. E:\FR\FM\06MRN1.SGM 06MRN1 11224 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 43 / Monday, March 6, 2006 / Notices BLM will summarize all responses to this notice and include them in the request for OMB renewal of this form. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 28, 2006. Ted R. Hudson, Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–2068 Filed 3–3–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO–320–1990–PB–24 1A] Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004– 0194 Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. hsrobinson on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requests the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect information to ensure operators and mining claimants meet their responsibilities while conducting exploration, mining, and reclamation work on public lands. BLM uses Forms 3809–1, 3809–2, 3809–4, 3809–4a, and 3809–5 to collect financial guarantee bond information for surface management activities. The nonform information under 43 CFR subpart 3809 authorizes operators and mining claimants to perform surface management activities under the General Mining Law. DATES: You must submit your comments to BLM at the address below on or before May 5, 2006. BLM will not necessarily consider any comments received after the above date. ADDRESSES: You may mail comments to: Regulatory Affairs Group (WO–630), Eastern States Office, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, Virginia 22153. You may send comments via Internet to: comments_washington@blm.gov. Please include ‘‘ATTN: 1004–0194’’ and your name and address with your comments. You may deliver comments to the Bureau of Land Management, Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC. Comments will be available for public review at the L Street address during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) Monday through Friday. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:30 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 208001 You may contact T. Scott Murrellwright, Solid Minerals Group, on (202) 785– 6568 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) on 1– 800–877–8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to contact Mr. Murrellwright. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 CFR 1320.12(a) requires that we provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning a collection of information to solicit comments on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we use; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Under the General Mining Law, a citizen may enter onto public domain lands that are subject to the law to prospect and explore for valuable mineral deposits. They may do so without seeking the government’s permission beforehand. The rights to a deposit of a valuable mineral are granted through the act of discovering the mineral deposit. After making a discovery, a prospector may choose to locate and record a mining claim to protect investments in exploration and to have a secure tenure to discovered valuable mineral deposits. Locating a mining claim is not a prerequisite for conducting operations on the public lands, nor is it even a requirement for carrying out mining operations. BLM uses the regulations at 43 CFR subpart 3809 to govern hardrock mineral exploration and development on the public lands and Federal interests in the lands. The hardrock minerals are subject to the provisions of the 1872 General Mining Law (30 U.S.C. 22, et seq., as amended). BLM collects nonform information on surface management activities from mining claimants and operators. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information collection for surface mgmt activities Notice Level Activities: PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Estimated hours Information collection for surface mgmt activities Estimated hours 1. Small exploration operations ................................. 2. Medium scale exploration operations .......................... Plan Level Activities: 3. Small placer operation ...... 4. Placer mine operations ..... 5. Industrial mineral operations ................................. 6. Small underground mine .. 7. Open pit mine operations 8. NEPA compliance: Exploration ......................... EA-level mines, simple ...... EA-level mines, standard .. EIS-level mines ................. 9. Section 106 of NHPA ....... 16 48 80 160 160 160 480 320 320 890 2,480 30 You must submit the requested information and forms to the proper BLM office. Based on BLM’s experience administering this program, we estimate the public reporting burden is 8 minutes each to complete Forms 3809–1, 3809– 2, 3809–4, 3809–4a, and 3809–5. These estimates include the time spent on research, gathering, and assembling information, reviewing instructions, and completing the respective forms. The BLM estimated 1,552 surface management activity responses are filed annually, with a total annual burden of 144,598 hours. Respondents vary, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations. Any member of the public may request and obtain, without charge, a copy of BLM Forms 3809–1, 3809–2, 3809–4, 3809–4a, and 3809–5 by contacting the person identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. BLM will summarize all responses to this notice and include them in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 28, 2006 Ted R. Hudson, Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 43 (Monday, March 6, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11223-11224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2068]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO-230-1020-PB-24 1A]


Extension of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 
1004-0001

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is requesting the Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) to extend an existing approval to collect information 
from the general public interested in obtaining free vegetative or 
mineral material from public lands. BLM uses Form 5510-1, Free Use 
Application and Permit (Vegetative or Mineral Materials) to collect 
this information. This information allows BLM to properly manage and 
accurately track the disposal of these materials.

DATES: You must submit your comments to BLM at the address below on or 
before May 5, 2006. BLM will not necessarily consider any comments 
received after the above date.

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments to: Bureau of Land Management, (WO-
630), Eastern States Office, 7450 Boston Blvd., Springfield, Virginia 
22153.
    You may send comments via Internet to: comments_
washington@blm.gov. Please include ``ATTN:: 1004-0001'' and your name 
and return address in your Internet message.
    You may deliver comments to the Bureau of Land Management, 
Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L Street, NW., Washington, DC.
    All comments will be available for public review at the L Street 
address during regular business hours (7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.) Monday 
through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Tim Bottomley, on 
(303) 236-0681 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunication 
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay 
Service (FIRS) on 1-800-877-8330, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to 
contact Mr. Bottomley.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 CFR 1320.12(a) requires that we provide a 
60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning a collection of 
information to solicit comments on:
    (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper functioning of the agency, including whether the information 
will have practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of our estimates of the information collection 
burden, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions we 
use;
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information collected; and
    (d) Ways to minimize the information collection burden on those who 
are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, 
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms 
of information technology.
    BLM uses Form 5510-1, Free Use Application and Permit (Vegetative 
or Mineral Material), under 43 CFR 5510 to collect this information. 
The PL-167, Surface Resources Act of July 23, 1955, gives the Secretary 
the discretion to permit the free use of vegetative or mineral 
materials for use other than commercial or industrial purposes or 
resale. The Secretary of the Interior may also permit mining claimants 
the free use of vegetative or mineral materials.
    BLM uses the information provided by the applicant(s) to:
    (1) Maintain an inventory of vegetative and mineral information; 
and
    (2) Adjudicate your rights to vegetative and mineral resources.
    An applicant must file an application for a permit before removing 
any vegetative or mineral resources from the public lands. If BLM did 
not collect this information, we could not process applications.
    Based upon BLM experience administering the activities described 
above, we process approximately 300 applications each year. The public 
reporting information collection burden takes 30 minutes. We estimate 
300 responses per year and a total annual burden of 150 hours.

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    BLM will summarize all responses to this notice and include them in 
the request for OMB renewal of this form. All comments will become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: February 28, 2006.
Ted R. Hudson,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-2068 Filed 3-3-06; 8:45 am]
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