60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment, 15759-15760 [06-3018]

Download as PDF 15759 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices Estimate of Burden: Approximately 80 hours per response. Estimated Number of Respondents: Approximately 20. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: One. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1600 hours. Non-Hour Cost Burden: Approximately $250 per response for copying costs. A list of information required to be submitted with a request for sale, assignment, transfer or encumbrance of a concession authorization is set forth at 36 CFR part 51, subpart J. Send comments on (1) the need for this collection; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; or any other aspect of this collection to the Office of Management and Budget at the above address. Please also send a copy of your comments to the NPS. Please refer to OMB control number 1024–0126 in all correspondence. Our practice is to make comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold their home address from the record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. There also may be circumstances in which we would withhold from the record a respondent’s identity, as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety. Dated: February 28, 2006. Leonard E. Stowe, NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer, Washington Administrative Program Center. [FR Doc. 06–3017 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–53–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of Information; Opportunity for Public Comment National Park Service, The Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 3507) and 5 CFR part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service (NPS) invites public comments on the reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired (OMB #1024–0226). DATES: Public comments on this notice will be accepted on or before May 30, 2006 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Cyndi Szymanski, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, 1849 ‘‘C’’ Street, NW. (org code 2220), Washington, DC 20240. E-mail: Cynthia_szymanski@nps.gov. Phone: (202) 354–6912, Fax, (202) 371–5179. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cyndi Szymanski, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, 1849 ‘‘C’’ Street, NW. (org code 2220), Washington, DC 20240. E-mail: Cynthia_szymanski@nps.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: National Park Service Partnership Assistance Programs’ GPRA Information Collection. OMB Number: 1024–0226. Expiration Date: To be requested. Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection for which approval has expired. Description of Need: The Government Performance and Results Act requires Federal agencies to prepare annual performance reports documenting the progress made toward achieving longterm goals. The National Park Service needs the information in the proposed collections to assess the annual progress being made toward meeting Long-term Goal IIIb2 of the National Park Service Strategic Plan. The information sought is not collected elsewhere by the Federal Government. The proposed information collections impose no data collection or record keeping burden on the potential respondents. Responding to the proposed collections is voluntary and is based on data that the respondents already collect and/or personal opinion. The National Park Service needs information to help evaluate and improve its partnership assistance programs. Public comments are invited on this reinstatement. Specifically two information collections will be carried out pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act and the NPS Strategic Plan. Both of the proposed information collections are surveys of customer satisfaction of certain NPS programs and types of assistance. NPS’ Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program and Federal Lands to Parks Program will conduct surveys to assess client satisfaction with the services received and to identify needed program improvements. The NPS goal in conducting these surveys is to use the information to identify areas of strength and weakness in its recreation and conservation assistance programs, to provide an information base for improving those programs, and to provide a required performance measurement (Goal IIIb2 of the National Park Service Strategic Plan) under the Government Performance and Results Act. Estimated number of: Responses hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES NPS Partnership Assistance Programs GPRA Information Collections ................................................................. Under provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service is soliciting comments on the need for the two information collections. The NPS also is asking for comments on the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 practical utility of the information being gathered; the accuracy of the burden hour estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden to respondents, including use of automated information PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 150 Burden hours 25 collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Description of Respondents: This is a census survey of all principal cooperating organizations and agencies which have received substantial assistance from the Rivers, Trails and E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 15760 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2006 / Notices Conservation Assistance Program or the Federal Lands to Parks Program during the prior Fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Estimated Average Number of Respondents: 255. See the chart below for a breakdown by each information collection. Estimated Average Number of Responses: 150. See the chart below for a breakdown by each information collection. Estimated Average Burden Hours per Response: 10 minutes. See the chart below for a breakdown by each information collection. Information collection Respondents Frequency of Response: One time per technical assistance event. Estimated Annual Reporting Burden: 25 hours. See the chart below for a breakdown by each information collection. Estimated number of: Responses Avg. Time per response (min.) Hours Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program ..................................... Federal Lands to Parks Program .................................................................... 200 55 120 30 10 10 20 5 Subtotal ..................................................................................................... 255 150 ........................ 25 Dated: March 14, 2006. Leonard E. Stowe, National Park Service Information and Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 06–3018 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–70–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Availability of the Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the First Ladies National Historic Site, Ohio hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Final General Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for the First Ladies National Historic Site. DATES: The Final GMP/EIS will be available for public review for 30 days following the publishing of a notice of availability in the Federal Register by the Environmental Protection Agency. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Final GMP/ EIS are available by request by writing c/o Site Manager, 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060, by telephoning 440–974–2993 or by e-mail carol_j_spears@nps.gov. The document is also available to be picked up in person at 331 Market Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44702. The document is also available on the Internet at: https:// parkplanning.nps.gov/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carol J. Spears, Site Manager, 8095 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, Ohio 44060, telephone 440–974–2993. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NPS prepared a Draft GMP/EIS for the First Ladies National Historic Site and made it available for public review for 60 days VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:39 Mar 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 (September–November 2005), during which time the NPS distributed over 100 copies of the draft. The draft was available at the First Ladies National Historic Site, on the Internet, and at area libraries. A total of four written comments were received, and five participants attended two open houses. The consensus from the public comment period is that the correct path to pursue for future management of the First Ladies National Historic Site is the preferred alternative, Alternative B. Comments from individuals and public agencies did not require the addition of other alternatives, significantly alter existing alternatives, or make changes to the impact analysis of the effects of any alternative. Dated: February 16, 2006. Ernest Quintana, Regional Director, Midwest Region. [FR Doc. E6–4546 Filed 3–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–86–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Dog Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, CA; Notice of Extension of Scoping Period SUMMARY: In accordance with section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (40 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the National Park Service (NPS) is undertaking concurrent negotiated rulemaking and conservation planningenvironmental impact analysis efforts to identify and evaluate alternatives for clear and enforceable guidelines to determine the manner and extent of dog-walking use in appropriate areas of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). As announced February PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22, 2006 in the Federal Register (V71\N35\PP9147–48), the NPS is preparing an environmental impact statement for a GGNRA Dog Management Plan (plan/EIS) and has initiated a public scoping process to aid preparation of the plan/EIS. The public scoping period is being extended from the original March 24, 2006 deadline to April 24, 2006. DATES: Comments on issues and concerns and any environmental information relevant to the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for a Dog Management Plan will be accepted through April 24, 2006. All written comments must be transmitted or postmarked not later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, April 24, 2006. Respondents to the original Notice need not re-submit their comments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested individuals, organizations, and agencies that wish to comment on the scope of this plan/EIS should submit written comments via one of the two following options: (1) Online through the Planning, Environment and Public Comment Web site (https:// parkplanning.nps.gov); select Golden Gate National Recreation Area, click on ‘‘EIS/Dog Management Plan for GGNRA’’ and follow the instructions on the website; or (2) mail written comments directly to Superintendent, GGNRA, Fort Mason, Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123. Please note that names and addresses of people who comment become part of the public record. If individuals commenting request that their name or\and address be withheld from public disclosure, it will be honored to the extent allowable by law. Such requests must be stated prominently in the beginning of the comments. There also may be circumstances wherein the NPS will withhold from the record a respondent’s identity, as allowable by law. As always: The NPS will make E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15759-15760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3018]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

60-Day Notice of Intention To Request Clearance of Collection of
Information; Opportunity for Public Comment

AGENCY: National Park Service, The Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 3507) and 5 CFR part 1320,
Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park Service
(NPS) invites public comments on the reinstatement, with change, of a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired (OMB
1024-0226).

DATES: Public comments on this notice will be accepted on or before May
30, 2006 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Cyndi Szymanski, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National
Park Service, 1849 ``C'' Street, NW. (org code 2220), Washington, DC
20240. E-mail: Cynthia_szymanski@nps.gov. Phone: (202) 354-6912, Fax,
(202) 371-5179.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cyndi Szymanski, Outdoor Recreation
Planner, Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, National
Park Service, 1849 ``C'' Street, NW. (org code 2220), Washington, DC
20240. E-mail: Cynthia_szymanski@nps.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: National Park Service Partnership Assistance Programs' GPRA
Information Collection.
OMB Number: 1024-0226.
Expiration Date: To be requested.
Type of Request: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously
approved collection for which approval has expired.
Description of Need: The Government Performance and Results Act
requires Federal agencies to prepare annual performance reports
documenting the progress made toward achieving long-term goals. The
National Park Service needs the information in the proposed collections
to assess the annual progress being made toward meeting Long-term Goal
IIIb2 of the National Park Service Strategic Plan. The information
sought is not collected elsewhere by the Federal Government. The
proposed information collections impose no data collection or record
keeping burden on the potential respondents. Responding to the proposed
collections is voluntary and is based on data that the respondents
already collect and/or personal opinion. The National Park Service
needs information to help evaluate and improve its partnership
assistance programs.
Public comments are invited on this reinstatement. Specifically two
information collections will be carried out pursuant to the Government
Performance and Results Act and the NPS Strategic Plan. Both of the
proposed information collections are surveys of customer satisfaction
of certain NPS programs and types of assistance. NPS' Rivers, Trails
and Conservation Assistance Program and Federal Lands to Parks Program
will conduct surveys to assess client satisfaction with the services
received and to identify needed program improvements. The NPS goal in
conducting these surveys is to use the information to identify areas of
strength and weakness in its recreation and conservation assistance
programs, to provide an information base for improving those programs,
and to provide a required performance measurement (Goal IIIb2 of the
National Park Service Strategic Plan) under the Government Performance
and Results Act.
Estimated number of:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Responses Burden hours
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPS Partnership Assistance Programs GPRA 150 25
Information Collections................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Under provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR
part 1320, Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements, the National Park
Service is soliciting comments on the need for the two information
collections. The NPS also is asking for comments on the practical
utility of the information being gathered; the accuracy of the burden
hour estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden to
respondents, including use of automated information collection
techniques or other forms of information technology.
Description of Respondents: This is a census survey of all
principal cooperating organizations and agencies which have received
substantial assistance from the Rivers, Trails and

[[Page 15760]]

Conservation Assistance Program or the Federal Lands to Parks Program
during the prior Fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
Estimated Average Number of Respondents: 255. See the chart below
for a breakdown by each information collection.
Estimated Average Number of Responses: 150. See the chart below for
a breakdown by each information collection.
Estimated Average Burden Hours per Response: 10 minutes. See the
chart below for a breakdown by each information collection.
Frequency of Response: One time per technical assistance event.
Estimated Annual Reporting Burden: 25 hours. See the chart below
for a breakdown by each information collection.
Estimated number of:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Avg. Time per
Information collection Respondents Responses response Hours
(min.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance 200 120 10 20
Program........................................
Federal Lands to Parks Program.................. 55 30 10 5
---------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal.................................... 255 150 .............. 25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dated: March 14, 2006.
Leonard E. Stowe,
National Park Service Information and Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-3018 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-70-M

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.