Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Scientific Committee-Notice of Renewal, 10809-10810 [2010-4976]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 9, 2010 / Notices Dated: February 18, 2010. Mitchell A. Cheeseman, Acting Director, Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [FR Doc. 2010–4972 Filed 3–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY National Protection and Programs Directorate [Docket No. DHS–2010–0018] Agency Information Collection Activities: United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US–VISIT); Biometric Data Collection at the Ports of Entry AGENCY: National Protection and Programs Directorate, DHS. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; Revision of existing information collection request: 1600– 0006. The Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), US– VISIT, has submitted the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted until May 10, 2010. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. ADDRESSES: Written comments and questions about this Information Collection Request should be forwarded to the NPPD/US–VISIT Program, Attn.: Steven P. Yonkers, Steve.Yonkers@dhs.gov. Written comments should reach the contact person listed no later than May 10, 2010. Comments must be identified by DHS–2010–0018 and may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov . • E-mail: Steve.Yonkers@dhs.gov. Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The United States Visitor and Immigrant sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:04 Mar 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 Status Indicator Technology (US–VISIT) Program was established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to meet specific legislative mandates intended to strengthen border security, address critical needs in terms of providing decision-makers with critical information, and demonstrate progress toward performance goals for national security, expediting of trade and travel, and supporting immigration system improvements. US–VISIT collects and disseminates biometric information (digital fingerprint images and facial photos) from individuals during their entry into the United States. This information is disseminated to specific DHS components; other Federal agencies; Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies; and the Federal intelligence community to assist in the decisions they make related to, and in support of, the homeland security mission. Beginning on December 10, 2007, US–VISIT expanded the collection of fingerprints from two prints to ten. The new collection time of 35 seconds, an increase from the previous 15 seconds, is a result of this change, and includes officer instructions. Additionally, on December 19, 2008, DHS published a final rule, entitled ‘‘United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program (US–VISIT); Enrollment of Additional Aliens in US–VISIT; Authority To Collect Biometric Data From Additional Travelers and Expansion to the 50 Most Highly Trafficked Land Border Ports of Entry.’’ 73 FR 77473. That rule became effective on January 18, 2009, and expanded the population of aliens subject to US– VISIT requirements. The Office of Management and Budget is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10809 e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Analysis Agency: Department of Homeland Security, NPPD, US–VISIT. Title: US–VISIT Program. Form: N/A. OMB Number: 1600–0006. Frequency: One-time collection. Affected Public: Foreign visitors and immigrants into the United States. Number of Respondents: 156,732,422. Estimated Time per Respondent: 35 seconds. Total Burden Hours: 1,520,304 annual burden hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintaining): $53,211,000. Signed: March 2, 2010. Thomas Chase Garwood, III, Chief Information Officer, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2010–4905 Filed 3–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Scientific Committee—Notice of Renewal AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior. ACTION: Notice of renewal of the Outer Continental Shelf Scientific Committee. SUMMARY: Following consultation with the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the Interior is renewing the OCS Scientific Committee. The OCS Scientific Committee provides advice on the feasibility, appropriateness, and scientific value of the OCS Environmental Studies Program to the Secretary of the Interior through the Director of the Minerals Management Service. The Committee reviews the relevance of the research and data being produced to meet MMS scientific information needs for decisionmaking and may recommend changes in scope, direction, and emphasis. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeryne Bryant, Minerals Management Service, Offshore Energy and Minerals Management, Herndon, Virginia 20170– 4817, telephone, (703) 787–1213. Certification I hereby certify that the renewal of the OCS Scientific Committee is in the E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1 10810 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 45 / Tuesday, March 9, 2010 / Notices public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Department of the Interior by 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq. Dated: March 3, 2010. Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior. [FR Doc. 2010–4976 Filed 3–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–MR–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians Notice of Proposed Renewal of Information Collection: OMB Control Number 1035–0004, Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, Interior. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, Department of the Interior (DOI), announces that it has submitted a request for proposed extension of an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget and requests public comments on this submission. DATES: OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection request, but may respond after 30 days; therefore, public comments should be submitted to OMB by April 8, 2010, in order to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send your written comments by facsimile to (202) 395– 5806 or e-mail (OIRA_DOCKET@omb.eop.gov) to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Department of the Interior Desk Officer (1035–0004). Also, please send a copy of your comments to U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, Attn. John Marshall, 4400 Masthead Street, NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109, or via e-mail to john_marshall@ost.doi.gov. Individuals providing comments should reference OMB control number 1035–0004, ‘‘Trust Funds for Tribes and Individual Indians, 25 CFR 115.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information on this information collection should be directed to John Marshall at U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:04 Mar 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 4400 Masthead Street, NE., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. You may also e-mail requests for further information to him at john_marshall@ost.doi.gov or call (505) 816–1096. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), require that interested members of the public and affected parties have an opportunity to comment on information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8(d)). This notice identifies an information collection activity that the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians has submitted to OMB for renewal. The American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103–412) makes provisions for the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians to administer trust fund accounts for individuals and tribes. The collection of information is required to facilitate the processing of deposits, investments, and distribution of monies held in trust by the U.S. Government and administered by the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians. The collection of information provides the information needed to establish procedures to: Deposit and retrieve funds from accounts, perform transactions such as cashing checks, reporting lost or stolen checks, stopping payment of checks, and general verification for account activities. The OMB granted a three-year extension on March 12, 2007. The Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians is requesting to extend the information collection approval authority in order to enable the Department of the Interior to continue to comply with the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994. II. Data (1) Title: Trust Funds for Tribes and Individuals Indians, 25 CFR 115. OMB Control Number: 1035–0004. Current Expiration Date: March 31, 2010. Type of Review: Information Collection Renewal. Affected Entities: Individual Indian Monies (IIM) Account Holders. Estimated annual number of respondents: 135,797. Frequency of response: Four times a year. (2) Annual reporting and recordkeeping burden: PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Average annual reporting burden per respondent: 0.25 hours. Total annual reporting: 135,797 hours. (3) Description of the need and use of the information: This information collection is used to process deposits, investments, and distribution of monies held in trust by the Special Trustee for individual Indians in the administration of these accounts. The respondents submit information in order to gain or retain a benefit, namely, access to funds held in trust. (4) As required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on the information collection was published on October 16, 2009 and an amended version correcting the date for the close of the comment period, on October 30, 2009 (74 FR 53292 and 74 FR 56209). No comments were received. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days in which to comment on the proposed information collection activity. III. Request for Comments The Department of the Interior invites comments on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary 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 of the collection and the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other collection techniques or other forms of information technology. ‘‘Burden’’ means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. All written comments, with names and addresses, will be available for public inspection by appointment with E:\FR\FM\09MRN1.SGM 09MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10809-10810]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-4976]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Scientific Committee--Notice of 
Renewal

AGENCY: Minerals Management Service (MMS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of the Outer Continental Shelf Scientific 
Committee.

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SUMMARY: Following consultation with the General Services 
Administration, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of the 
Interior is renewing the OCS Scientific Committee.
    The OCS Scientific Committee provides advice on the feasibility, 
appropriateness, and scientific value of the OCS Environmental Studies 
Program to the Secretary of the Interior through the Director of the 
Minerals Management Service. The Committee reviews the relevance of the 
research and data being produced to meet MMS scientific information 
needs for decisionmaking and may recommend changes in scope, direction, 
and emphasis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeryne Bryant, Minerals Management 
Service, Offshore Energy and Minerals Management, Herndon, Virginia 
20170-4817, telephone, (703) 787-1213.

Certification

    I hereby certify that the renewal of the OCS Scientific Committee 
is in the

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public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on 
the Department of the Interior by 43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.

    Dated: March 3, 2010.
Ken Salazar,
Secretary of the Interior.
[FR Doc. 2010-4976 Filed 3-8-10; 8:45 am]
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