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management alternatives. Additional
opportunities for public participation
will occur throughout the planning
process, and details about these
opportunities will be provided in
special mailings, newspaper articles,
and other announcements. Involvement
and input from interested Federal, State,
and local agencies, Tribal governments,
organizations, and individuals is
encouraged. We expect to have the draft
CCP/EA completed and made available
for public review in the spring of 2008
and the CCP process completed in late
2008.
Dated: January 23, 2007.
John Engbring,
Acting Manager, CA/NV Operations,
Sacramento, California.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Annual National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program Announcement;
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
United States Geological
Survey.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an
Information Collection (1028–0051).
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we have submitted to OMB an
information collection request (ICR) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements for respondents to submit
proposals to support research in
earthquake hazard assessments and
earthquake occurrence under the
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of
1977, as amended, Pub. L. 95–124, 42
U.S.C. 7701 et seq., that established the
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program. This notice also provides the
public a second opportunity to
comment on the paperwork burden of
this requirement.
DATES: Submit written comments by
February 28, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this information collection directly
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for the Department of the
Interior via OMB e-mail:
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by
fax (202) 395–6566; identify with (1028–
0051). Submit a copy of your comments
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to the United States Geological Survey,
via:
• E-mail USGS at gd-erpcoordinator@usgs.gov. Use Information
Collection Number 1028–0051, in the
subject line.
• Fax: 703–648–6717. Identify with
Information Collection Number 1028–
0051
• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
United States Geological Survey;
Earthquake Hazards Program; MS905
National Center; Reston, Virginia 20192.
Please reference ‘‘Information Collection
1028–0051’’ in your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Lemersal, National Earthquake
Hazards Program (703) 648–6716. You
may also contact Ms. Lemersal to obtain
a copy, at no cost, of the ICR, the
announcement for grant applications,
and the public law that established the
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction
Program.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 1, 2006, a Federal Register
notice was published (Volume 71,
Number 211, pages 64290–64291)
providing the public 60 days to
comment on this information collection.
No responses were received.
The public now has a second chance
to comment on this information
collection. Specific public comments
are requested as to:
1. Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
bureau, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
2. The accuracy of the bureau’s
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
3. The quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and
4. How to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other forms of
information technology.
Title: Annual National Earthquake
Hazards Reduction Program
Announcement.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0051.
Abstract: Respondents submit
proposals to support research in
earthquake hazard assessments and
earthquake occurrence. This
information will be used as the basis for
selection and award of projects meeting
the program objectives. Final reports of
research findings are required for each
funded proposal.
Bureau form number: None.
Frequency: Annual proposals, final
reports.
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Description of respondents and grant
recipients: Educational institutions and
profit and non-profit organizations.
Annual applicants: 250.
Annual grants awarded: 120
Annual Burden hours for applicants
and final reports for grantees: 12,300
hours.
Bureau clearance officer: Fred
Travnicek, 703–648–7231.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elizabeth Lemersal, U.S. Geological
Survey, MS905 National Center, Reston,
Virginia 20192 (703) 648–6716.
Dated: January 23, 2007.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology, U.S.
Geological Survey.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
Review; Comment Request
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS),
Interior.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an
information collection (1028–0060).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: To comply with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(PRA), we are notifying the public that
we have submitted to OMB an
information collection request (ICR) to
renew approval of the paperwork
requirements for ‘‘Mine, Development,
and Mineral Exploration Supplement,
USGS Form 9–4000–A.’’ This notice
also provides the public a second
opportunity to comment on the
paperwork burden of this ICR.
DATES: Submit written comments by
February 28, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this information collection directly
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for the Department of the
Interior via OMB e-mail:
(OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by
fax (202) 395–6566; identify with (1028–
0060).
Submit a copy of your comments to
the Department of the Interior, USGS,
via:
• E-mail atravnic@usgs.gov. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0060 in the subject line.
• FAX: (703) 648–7069. Use
Information Collection Number 1028–
0060 in the subject line.
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• Mail or hand-carry comments to the
Department of the Interior; USGS
Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological
Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA
20192. Please reference Information
Collection 1028–0060 in your
comments.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Imogene P. Bynum at (703) 648–7960.
Copies of the collection of information
and the form can be obtained by
contacting the USGS clearance officer at
the phone number listed below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Mine, Development, and
Mineral Exploration Supplement.
OMB Control Number: 1028–0060.
Form Number: 9–4000–A.
Abstract: Respondents supply the
U.S. Geological Survey with domestic
production, exploration, and mine
development data on nonfuel mineral
commodities. This information will be
published as an Annual Report for use
by Government agencies, industry,
education programs, and the general
public. Response are voluntary. No
questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are
asked.
Frequency: Annual.
Estimated Number and Description of
Respondents: Approximately 617
nonfuel mineral producers and
exploration operations industry.
Annual burden hours: 463.
Estimated Reporting and
Reocordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’
Burden: We have not identified any
‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated
with this collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
agency may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control
number, Until OMB approves a
collection of information, you are not
obligated to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
requires each agency ‘‘* * * to provide
notice * * * and otherwise consult
with members of the public and affected
agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information * * *’’
Agencies must specifically solicit
comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is
necessary for the agency to perform its
duties, including whether the
information is useful; (b) evaluate the
accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the
respondents, including the use of
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automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public
consultation process, on August 29,
2006, we published a Federal Register
notice (71 FR 51208 (announcing that
we would submit this ICR to OMB for
approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. We
have received no comments on the
notice.
Bureau clearance officer: Alfred
Travnicek, 703–648–7231.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Submission of Information Collection
to the Office of Management and
Budget
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) is submitting to OMB the
information collection, titled Navajo
Partitioned Lands Grazing Regulations
Permits, OMB Control Number 1076–
0162 for renewal; or, for review and
approval. The purpose of this data
collection is to collect information for
25 CFR Part 161 Navajo Partitioned
Lands Grazing Regulations as required
by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
February 28, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on the information collection to the
Desk Officer for Department of the
Interior, by facsimile at (202) 395–6566
or you may send an e-mail to:
OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov.
Please send a copy of your comments
to James R. Orwin, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, Office of Trust Services,
Division of Natural Resources, Mail
Stop 4655–MIB, 1849 C Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20240, or by Fax to
(202) 219–0006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You
may request further information or
obtain copies of the information
collection request submission from
James R. Orwin, (202) 208–6464 at the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office
in Washington, DC.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
collection of information is authorized
under Public Law 103–177, the
‘‘American Indian Agricultural Resource
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Management Act,’’ as amended. Tribes,
tribal organizations, individual Indians,
and those entering into permits with
tribes or individual Indians submit
information required by the regulation.
The information is used by the Bureau
of Indian Affairs to determine:
(a) Whether or not a permit for grazing
may be approved or granted;
(b) The value of each permit;
(c) The appropriate compensation to
landowners; and
(d) Provisions for violations of permit
and trespass.
A request for comments on this
information collection request appeared
in the Federal Registeron October 30,
2006 (71 FR 63345). No comments were
received.
Request for Comments
The Bureau of Indian Affairs requests
you to send your comments on this
collection to the locations listed in the
ADDRESSES section. Your comments
should address:
(a) The necessity of this information
collection for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the agency’s
estimate of the burden (hours and cost)
of the collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Ways we could enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(d) Ways we could minimize the
burden of the collection of the
information on the respondents, such as
through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Please note that an agency may not
sponsor or request, and an individual
need not respond to, a collection of
information unless it has a valid OMB
Control Number.
OMB has up to 60 days to make a
decision on the submission for renewal,
but may make the decision after 30
days. Therefore, to receive the best
consideration of your comments, you
should submit them closer to 30 days
than 60 days.
OMB Approval Number: 1076–0162.
Title: Navajo Partitioned Lands
Grazing Regulations Permits, 25 CFR
Part 161.
Brief description of collection:
Information is collected for the Navajo
Partitioned Lands Grazing program from
respondents who supply all necessary
information needed to approve use of
the lands, such as a grazing permit
which includes: name, address, range
unit requested, number of livestock,
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028-
0060).
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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork
requirements for ``Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration
Supplement, USGS Form 9-4000-A.'' This notice also provides the public
a second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this ICR.
DATES: Submit written comments by February 28, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection
directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for
the Department of the Interior via OMB e-mail: (OIRA--
DOCKET@omb.eop.gov); or by fax (202) 395-6566; identify with (1028-
0060).
Submit a copy of your comments to the Department of the Interior,
USGS, via:
E-mail atravnic@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection
Number 1028-0060 in the subject line.
FAX: (703) 648-7069. Use Information Collection Number
1028-0060 in the subject line.
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Mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the
Interior; USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National
Center, Reston, VA 20192. Please reference Information Collection 1028-
0060 in your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Imogene P. Bynum at (703) 648-7960.
Copies of the collection of information and the form can be obtained by
contacting the USGS clearance officer at the phone number listed below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement.
OMB Control Number: 1028-0060.
Form Number: 9-4000-A.
Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with
domestic production, exploration, and mine development data on nonfuel
mineral commodities. This information will be published as an Annual
Report for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs,
and the general public. Response are voluntary. No questions of a
``sensitive'' nature are asked.
Frequency: Annual.
Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 617
nonfuel mineral producers and exploration operations industry.
Annual burden hours: 463.
Estimated Reporting and Reocordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: We
have not identified any ``non-hour cost'' burdens associated with this
collection of information.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number,
Until OMB approves a collection of information, you are not obligated
to respond.
Comments: Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et
seq.) requires each agency ``* * * to provide notice * * * and
otherwise consult with members of the public and affected agencies
concerning each proposed collection of information * * *'' Agencies
must specifically solicit comments to: (a) Evaluate whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c) enhance the quality,
usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d)
minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
To comply with the public consultation process, on August 29, 2006,
we published a Federal Register notice (71 FR 51208 (announcing that we
would submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provided the
required 60-day comment period. We have received no comments on the
notice.
Bureau clearance officer: Alfred Travnicek, 703-648-7231.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
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