Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 20706-20707 [E8-7990]

Download as PDF 20706 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 16, 2008 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES events, on- and off-site environmental education, guided tours, and interpretive trails. In partnership with NERR, we would maintain current wildlife observation and photography programs and facilities. We would have the same staff as under Alternative A, plus one biologist, one park ranger, one biological technician, one equipment operator, and one law enforcement officer, for a total of seven employees. Alternative D—Optimize Visitor Services Alternative D would optimize visitor services on Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This alternative would attempt to substantially expand opportunities for public use on the refuge. We would support national and regional plans to promote management actions that would provide for viable populations of native fish and wildlife species and habitats, with special emphasis on wet pine savanna. There would be no active, direct management of waterfowl or other migratory bird populations. All sightings and the presence of threatened and endangered species would be documented on the refuge. Also, within 15 years of CCP approval, we would develop and maintain inventories for small mammals, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, and possibly other taxa. We would maintain approximately 1,000 acres of pine savanna, which is the existing acreage. No active management would be undertaken to improve the habitat condition of forested wetlands. We would continue to utilize prescribed fire to manage habitat and reduce hazardous fuels on approximately 1,000 acres; furthermore, we would attempt to set prescribed fires on a 2- to 3-year rotation. We would suppress wildfires. In partnership with NERR, we would annually control 20–30 acres of cogongrass and Chinese tallow. We would aim to acquire 100 percent of lands within the approved acquisition boundary within 15 years of CCP approval. Through an ongoing partnership with NERR, we would protect the refuge’s shell middens. In order to protect resources and the public at Grand Bay, we would provide two law enforcement officers. Within three years of CCP completion and approval, we would develop a Visitor Services’ Plan to be used in expanding public use facilities and opportunities on the refuge. As in Alternative A, under Alternative D, in partnership with NERR, we would operate a new joint research, office, and education facility/visitor center to provide benefits to refuge visitors. In VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:19 Apr 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 addition, we would develop a new welcome center along Interstate 10 near the interchange with Franklin Creek Road (Exit 75). Within five years of CCP approval, we would develop a Hunt Plan that coordinates hunting with other increased public uses, such as wildlife observation and photography. We would also implement our own program of expanded environmental education and interpretation to complement NERR’s efforts, in keeping with the new Visitor Services’ Plan. In partnership with NERR, we would implement expanded opportunities for wildlife observation and photography, such as a canoe/kayak trail, photo blind(s), and an elevated marsh observation platform at the ‘‘Goat Farm.’’ In order to provide for expanded visitor services under Alternative D, we would increase the size of the staff from the current two employees. The new positions Alternative D calls for include: One assistant manager, one park ranger, one equipment operator, and two law enforcement officers for a total of seven employees. Public Availability of Comments Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Next Step After the comment period ends for the Draft CCP/EA, we will analyze the comments and address them in the form of a Final CCP and Finding of No Significant Impact. Authority: This notice is published under the authority of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Public Law 105–57. Dated: February 8, 2008. Cynthia K. Dohner, Acting Regional Director. [FR Doc. E8–8109 Filed 4–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028–0053). AGENCY: SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements for ‘‘Nonferrous Metals Surveys (31 USGS forms).’’ This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these forms. DATES: Submit written comments by June 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection to the Department of the Interior, USGS, via: • E-mail: atravnic@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection Number 1028– 0053 in the subject line. • Fax: (703) 648–7069. Use Information Collection Number 1028– 0053 in the subject line. • 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 1028–0053 in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at (703) 648– 4976. Copies of the forms can be obtained at no cost by contacting the USGS clearance officer at the phone number listed below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Nonferrous Metals Surveys. OMB Control Number: 1028–0053. Form Number: Various (31 forms). Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with domestic production and consumption data on nonferrous and related nonfuel mineral commodities, some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public. We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 74 / Wednesday, April 16, 2008 / Notices (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.’’ Responses are voluntary. No questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. We intend to release data collected on these 31 forms only in a summary format that is not company-specific. Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, and annually. Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 1,801 producers and consumers of nonferrous and related metals. Respondents are canvassed for one frequency period (e.g., monthly respondents are not canvassed annually). Estimated Number of Responses: 5,339. Annual Burden Hours: 3,973. Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for these 31 forms is 4,062 hours. We estimate the public reporting burden averages 20 minutes to 2 hours per response. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the information. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘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, and you are not required to respond to, 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: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (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, we publish this VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:19 Apr 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Register notice announcing that we will submit this ICR to OMB for approval. The notice provides the required 60-day public comment period. USGS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Alfred Travnicek, 703–648–7231. John H. DeYoung, Jr., Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team. [FR Doc. E8–7990 Filed 4–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–Y7–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR U.S. Geological Survey Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028–0062). AGENCY: SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB an information collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork requirements for ‘‘Industrial Minerals Surveys, (38 USGS forms).’’ This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of these forms. DATES: Submit written comments by June 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection to the Department of the Interior, USGS, via: • E-mail: atravnic@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection Number 1028– 0062 in the subject line. • Fax: (703) 648–7069. Use Information Collection Number 1028– 0062 in the the subject line. • 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 1028–0062 in your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at (703) 648– 4976. Copies of the forms can be obtained at no cost by contacting the USGS clearance officer at the phone number listed below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Industrial Minerals Surveys. OMB Control Number: 1028–0062. Form Number: Various (38 forms). Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with domestic production and consumption data on nonfuel mineral commodities. This information will be published as PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20707 chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public. We will protect information considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.’’ Responses are voluntary. No questions of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. We intend to release data collected on these 38 forms only in a summary format that is not company-specific. Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, Semiannually, and Annually. Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 15,990 producers and consumers of industrial minerals. Respondents are canvassed for one frequency period (e.g., monthly respondents are not canvassed annually). Estimated Number of Responses: 18,336. Annual Burden Hours: 12,637. Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: The currently approved ‘‘hour’’ burden for these 38 forms is 11,716 hours. We estimate the public reporting burden averages 15 minutes to 2 hours per response. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the information. Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘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, and you are not required to respond to, 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: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (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 E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 74 (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20706-20707]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-7990]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

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

ACTION: Notice of an extension of an information collection (1028-
0053).

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we 
are notifying the public that we will submit to OMB an information 
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork 
requirements for ``Nonferrous Metals Surveys (31 USGS forms).'' This 
notice provides the public an opportunity to comment on the paperwork 
burden of these forms.

DATES: Submit written comments by June 16, 2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection to 
the Department of the Interior, USGS, via:
     E-mail: atravnic@usgs.gov. Use Information Collection 
Number 1028-0053 in the subject line.
     Fax: (703) 648-7069. Use Information Collection Number 
1028-0053 in the subject line.
     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-
0053 in your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Scott F. Sibley at (703) 648-
4976. Copies of the forms can be obtained at no cost by contacting the 
USGS clearance officer at the phone number listed below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Nonferrous Metals Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-0053.
    Form Number: Various (31 forms).
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on nonferrous and related 
nonfuel mineral commodities, some of which are considered strategic and 
critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals 
Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity 
Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, 
industry, education programs, and the general public.
    We will protect information considered proprietary under the 
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing 
regulations

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(43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ``Data and 
information to be made available to the public or for limited 
inspection.'' Responses are voluntary. No questions of a ``sensitive'' 
nature are asked. We intend to release data collected on these 31 forms 
only in a summary format that is not company-specific.
    Frequency: Monthly, quarterly, and annually.
    Estimated Number and Description of Respondents: Approximately 
1,801 producers and consumers of nonferrous and related metals. 
Respondents are canvassed for one frequency period (e.g., monthly 
respondents are not canvassed annually).
    Estimated Number of Responses: 5,339.
    Annual Burden Hours: 3,973.
    Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Hour'' Burden: The 
currently approved ``hour'' burden for these 31 forms is 4,062 hours. 
We estimate the public reporting burden averages 20 minutes to 2 hours 
per response. This includes the time for reviewing instructions, 
gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the 
information.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``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, and you are not 
required to respond to, 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: Before submitting an ICR to OMB, PRA section 
3506(c)(2)(A) (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, we publish this 
Federal Register notice announcing that we will submit this ICR to OMB 
for approval. The notice provides the required 60-day public comment 
period.
    USGS Information Collection Clearance Officer: Alfred Travnicek, 
703-648-7231.

John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
 [FR Doc. E8-7990 Filed 4-15-08; 8:45 am]
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