Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0025, 1029-0040 and 1029-0104, 16344 [06-3130]

Download as PDF 16344 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 62 / Friday, March 31, 2006 / Notices Department was also urged to consider adopting additional operational guidelines for both low and higher reservoir elevations for a consistent period of years. At this time, it is important to note, the Department has detailed operational guidelines for declaration of surplus conditions at higher elevations of Lake Mead through 2016, but does not have similar detailed operational guidelines for either Lake Powell or the lower operational levels of Lake Mead. Public Disclosure Written comments, including names and home addresses of respondents, will be made available for public review. Individual respondents may request that their home address be withheld from public disclosure, which will be honored to the extent allowable by law. There may be circumstances in which respondents’ identity may also be withheld from public disclosure, as allowable by law. If you wish to have your name and/or address withheld, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your comment. All submissions from organizations, business, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. Dated: March 18, 2006. Robert W. Johnson, Regional Director, Lower Colorado Region, Bureau of Reclamation. Dated: March 16, 2006. Rick L. Gold, Regional Director, Upper Colorado Region, Bureau of Reclamation. [FR Doc. E6–4713 Filed 3–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MN–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029–0025, 1029–0040 and 1029–0104 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. dsatterwhite on PROD1PC76 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the collections of information for 30 CFR 733, VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:35 Mar 30, 2006 Jkt 208001 Maintenance of state programs and procedures for substituting federal enforcement of state programs and withdrawing approval of state programs; 785, Requirements for permits for special categories of mining; and 876, Acid mine drainage treatment and abatement program. DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection activities must be received by May 30, 2006, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 202—SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be submitted electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact John A. Trelease, at (202) 208–2783 or via e-mail at the address listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)]. This notice identifies information collections that OSM will be submitting to OMB for approval. These collections are contained in (1) 30 CFR 733, Maintenance of state programs and procedures for substituting federal enforcement of state programs and withdrawing approval of state programs; (2) 30 CFR 785, Requirements for permits for special categories of mining; and (3) 30 CFR 876, Acid mine drainage treatment and abatement program. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary of the public comments will accompany OSM’s submission of the information collection request to OMB. The following information is provided for the information collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4) PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and recordkeeping burden for the collection of information. Title: Maintenance of state programs and procedures for substituting federal enforcement of state programs and withdrawing approval of state programs, 30 CFR 733. OMB Control Number: 1029–0025. Summary: This part provides that any interested person may request the Director of OSM to evaluate a State program by setting forth in the request a concise statement of facts that the person believes establishes the need for the evaluation. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: Any interested person (individuals, businesses, institutions, organizations). Total Annual Responses: 1. Total Annual Burden Hours: 100. Title: Requirements for permits for special categories of mining, 30 CFR 785. OMB Control Number: 1029–0040. Summary: The information is being collected to meet the requirements of section 507, 508, 510, 515, 701 and 711 of Public Law 95–87, which requires applicants for special types of mining activities to provide descriptions, maps, plans and data of the proposed activity. This information will be used by the regulatory authority in determining if the applicant can meet the applicable performance standards for the special type of mining activity. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: Applicants for coalmine permits and State Regulatory Authorities. Total Annual Responses: 228. Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,146. Title: Acid mine drainage treatment and abatement program, 30 CFR 876. OMB Control Number: 1029–0104. Summary: This part establishes the requirements and procedures allowing states and Indian tribes to establish acid mine drainage abatement and treatment programs under the Abandoned Mine Land fund as directed through Public Law 101–508. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: State governments and Indian tribes. Total Annual Responses: 1. Total Annual Burden Hours: 350. Dated: March 27, 2006. Kathryn S. O’Toole, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 06–3130 Filed 3–30–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 62 (Friday, March 31, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 16344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3130]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement


Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0025, 1029-
0040 and 1029-0104

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is 
announcing its intention to request renewed approval for the 
collections of information for 30 CFR 733, Maintenance of state 
programs and procedures for substituting federal enforcement of state 
programs and withdrawing approval of state programs; 785, Requirements 
for permits for special categories of mining; and 876, Acid mine 
drainage treatment and abatement program.

DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection activities must 
be received by May 30, 2006, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., 
NW., Room 202--SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be 
submitted electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information 
collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact 
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783 or via e-mail at the address listed 
above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), require that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)]. This notice identifies information collections that OSM 
will be submitting to OMB for approval. These collections are contained 
in (1) 30 CFR 733, Maintenance of state programs and procedures for 
substituting federal enforcement of state programs and withdrawing 
approval of state programs; (2) 30 CFR 785, Requirements for permits 
for special categories of mining; and (3) 30 CFR 876, Acid mine 
drainage treatment and abatement program. OSM will request a 3-year 
term of approval for each information collection activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of 
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such 
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary 
of the public comments will accompany OSM's submission of the 
information collection request to OMB.
    The following information is provided for the information 
collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control 
number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4) 
frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated 
total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for the collection of information.
    Title: Maintenance of state programs and procedures for 
substituting federal enforcement of state programs and withdrawing 
approval of state programs, 30 CFR 733.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0025.
    Summary: This part provides that any interested person may request 
the Director of OSM to evaluate a State program by setting forth in the 
request a concise statement of facts that the person believes 
establishes the need for the evaluation.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Description of Respondents: Any interested person (individuals, 
businesses, institutions, organizations).
    Total Annual Responses: 1.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 100.

    Title: Requirements for permits for special categories of mining, 
30 CFR 785.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0040.
    Summary: The information is being collected to meet the 
requirements of section 507, 508, 510, 515, 701 and 711 of Public Law 
95-87, which requires applicants for special types of mining activities 
to provide descriptions, maps, plans and data of the proposed activity. 
This information will be used by the regulatory authority in 
determining if the applicant can meet the applicable performance 
standards for the special type of mining activity.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Description of Respondents: Applicants for coalmine permits and 
State Regulatory Authorities.
    Total Annual Responses: 228.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 16,146.

    Title: Acid mine drainage treatment and abatement program, 30 CFR 
876.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0104.
    Summary: This part establishes the requirements and procedures 
allowing states and Indian tribes to establish acid mine drainage 
abatement and treatment programs under the Abandoned Mine Land fund as 
directed through Public Law 101-508.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Description of Respondents: State governments and Indian tribes.
    Total Annual Responses: 1.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 350.

    Dated: March 27, 2006.
Kathryn S. O'Toole,
Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 06-3130 Filed 3-30-06; 8:45 am]
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