Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval; National Geospatial Program: The National Map, 22152-22153 [2010-9698]

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DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 27, 2010. ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this information collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of Interior at OMB–OIRA at (202) 395–5806 (fax) or OIRA_DOCKET@OMB.eop.gov (e-mail). Please provide a copy of your comments to Phadrea Ponds, USGS Information Collection Clearance Officer, 2150–C Center Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525 (mail); (970) 226–9230 (fax); or pponds@usgs.gov (e-mail). Use OMB Control Number 1028–0092 in the subject line. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information please contact Teresa Dean by telephone at (703) 648–4825 or tdean@usgs.gov (email). SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract The USGS will provide funding for the collection of orthoimagery and elevation data. We will accept applications from State, local, or tribal governments; nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations; and academic institutions to advance the development of The National Map and other national geospatial databases. This effort will support our need to supplement ongoing data collection activities to respond to an increasing demand for more accurate and current elevation data and orthoimagery. Respondents will submit applications and project narrative via Grants.gov. Grant recipients must complete quarterly reports and a final technical report at the end of the project period. All application instructions and forms are available on the Internet through Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov). Hard/paper submissions and electronic copies submitted via e-mail will not be accepted under any circumstances. All reports will be accepted electronically via e-mail. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 II. Data OMB Control Number: 1028–0092. Title: National Geospatial Program: The National Map. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondent Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: Applications are submitted in response to a NOFA; reports are submitted quarterly and at the end of the project period. Description of Respondents: State, local, and tribal governments; private and non-profit firms; and academic institutions. Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 175 (75 applications, 80 quarterly reports and 20 final reports). Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Hour’’ Burden: 4,780 hours. We expect to receive approximately 75 applications. It will take each applicant approximately 60 hours to complete the narrative and prepare supporting documents. This includes the time for project conception and development, proposal writing, reviewing, and submitting the proposal application through Grants.gov (totaling 4,500 burden hours). We anticipate awarding 20 grants per year. The award recipients must submit quarterly and final reports during the project. Within 7 days of the beginning of each quarter, a report must be submitted summarizing the previous quarter’s progress. The quarterly report will take at least 1 hour to prepare (totaling 80 burden hours). A final report must be submitted within 90 calendar days of the end of the project period. We estimate that it will take approximately 10 hours to complete a final report (totaling 200 hours). Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ Burden: There are no ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated with this collection of information. III. Request for Comments On December 30, 2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 69134) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval and soliciting comments. The comment period closed on March 1, 2010. We did not receive any comments in response to that notice. We again invite comments concerning this ICR on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 80 / Tuesday, April 27, 2010 / Notices clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. 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 anytime. 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. Dated April 21, 2010, Julia Fields, Deputy Director, National Geospatial Program. [FR Doc. 2010–9698 Filed 4–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLWO320000 L19900000 EX0000] Renewal of Approved Information Collection, OMB Control Number 1004–0194 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: 30-day notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a 3-year renewal of OMB Control Number 1004–0194 under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This control number covers paperwork requirements in 43 CFR subpart 3809. DATES: The OMB is required to respond to this information collection request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. Therefore, written comments should be received on or before May 27, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (OMB #1004– 0194), Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, fax 202–395–5806, or by electronic mail at oira_docket@ omb.eop.gov. Please mail a copy of your comments to: Bureau Information Collection Clearance Officer (WO–630), VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:09 Apr 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Mail Stop 401 LS, Washington, DC 20240. You may also send a copy of your comments by electronic mail to: jean_sonneman@blm.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may contact Adam Merrill, Bureau of Land Management, Division of Solid Minerals, at (202) 912–7044 (Commercial or FTS). Persons who use a telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) on 1–800–877– 8339, to contact Mr. Merrill. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Surface Management Activities under the General Mining Law (43 CFR subpart 3809). Forms: • Form 3809–1, Surface Management Surety Bond; • Form 3809–2, Surface Management Personal Bond; • Form 3809–4, Bond Rider Extending Coverage of Bond to Assume Liabilities for Operations Conducted by Parties Other Than the Principal; • Form 3809–4a, Surface Management Personal Bond Rider; and • From 3809–5, Notification of Change of Operator and Assumption of Past Liability. OMB Control Number: 1004–0194. Abstract: This collection of information enables the BLM to determine whether operators and mining claimants are meeting their responsibility to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation while conducting exploration and mining activities on public lands under the General Mining Law (30 U.S.C. 22—54.). It also enables the BLM to obtain financial guarantees for the reclamation of public lands. This collection of information is found at 43 CFR subpart 3809 and in the forms listed above. Frequency: On occasion. Description of Respondents: Operators and mining claimants. 60-Day Notice: As required in 5 CFR 1320.8(d), we published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register on January 8, 2010 (75 FR 1071), soliciting comments from the public and other interested parties. The comment period closed on March 9, 2010. We received one comment. The comment was a general invective about the Federal government, the Department of the Interior, and the BLM. It did not address, and was not germane to, this information collection. Therefore, we have no response to the comment. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information collection. PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22153 Affected Public: Operators and mining claimants. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Annual Responses: 1,495 responses. Completion Time per Response: Varies from 1 hour to 4,960 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 183,808. Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: $4,780 for notarizing Forms 3809–2 and 3809–4a. The BLM requests comments on the following subjects: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the BLM, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of the BLM’s estimate of the burden of collecting the 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 information collection burden on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology. Please send comments to the addresses listed under ADDRESSES. Please refer to OMB control number 1004–0194 in your correspondence. 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. Jean Sonneman, Acting Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–9705 Filed 4–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–84–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant Program To Assess, Evaluate and Promote Development of Tribal Energy and Mineral Resources AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Solicitation of proposals. SUMMARY: The Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) provides funding to Indian tribes with the mission goal of assessing, evaluating, E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1

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[FR Doc No: 2010-9698]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR


Information Collection Sent to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for Approval; National Geospatial Program: The National 
Map

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of an extension of an Information Collection (1028-
0092).

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SUMMARY: We (the U.S. Geological Survey) have sent an Information 
Collection Request (ICR) to OMB for review and approval. The ICR, which 
is summarized below, describes the nature of the collection and the 
estimated burden and cost. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (PRA) we may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: You must submit comments on or before May 27, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments and suggestions on this information 
collection to the Desk Officer for the Department of Interior at OMB-
OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA_DOCKET@OMB.eop.gov (e-mail). 
Please provide a copy of your comments to Phadrea Ponds, USGS 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, 2150-C Center Avenue, Fort 
Collins, CO 80525 (mail); (970) 226-9230 (fax); or pponds@usgs.gov (e-
mail). Use OMB Control Number 1028-0092 in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
please contact Teresa Dean by telephone at (703) 648-4825 or 
tdean@usgs.gov (e-mail).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The USGS will provide funding for the collection of orthoimagery 
and elevation data. We will accept applications from State, local, or 
tribal governments; nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations; and 
academic institutions to advance the development of The National Map 
and other national geospatial databases. This effort will support our 
need to supplement ongoing data collection activities to respond to an 
increasing demand for more accurate and current elevation data and 
orthoimagery. Respondents will submit applications and project 
narrative via Grants.gov. Grant recipients must complete quarterly 
reports and a final technical report at the end of the project period. 
All application instructions and forms are available on the Internet 
through Grants.gov (https://www.grants.gov). Hard/paper submissions and 
electronic copies submitted via e-mail will not be accepted under any 
circumstances. All reports will be accepted electronically via e-mail.

II. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1028-0092.
    Title: National Geospatial Program: The National Map.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondent Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Applications are submitted in response to 
a NOFA; reports are submitted quarterly and at the end of the project 
period.
    Description of Respondents: State, local, and tribal governments; 
private and non-profit firms; and academic institutions.
    Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 175 (75 applications, 80 
quarterly reports and 20 final reports).
    Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Hour'' Burden: 4,780 
hours. We expect to receive approximately 75 applications. It will take 
each applicant approximately 60 hours to complete the narrative and 
prepare supporting documents. This includes the time for project 
conception and development, proposal writing, reviewing, and submitting 
the proposal application through Grants.gov (totaling 4,500 burden 
hours). We anticipate awarding 20 grants per year. The award recipients 
must submit quarterly and final reports during the project. Within 7 
days of the beginning of each quarter, a report must be submitted 
summarizing the previous quarter's progress. The quarterly report will 
take at least 1 hour to prepare (totaling 80 burden hours). A final 
report must be submitted within 90 calendar days of the end of the 
project period. We estimate that it will take approximately 10 hours to 
complete a final report (totaling 200 hours).
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: 
There are no ``non-hour cost'' burdens associated with this collection 
of information.

III. Request for Comments

    On December 30, 2009, we published a Federal Register notice (74 FR 
69134) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for approval and 
soliciting comments. The comment period closed on March 1, 2010. We did 
not receive any comments in response to that notice.
    We again invite comments concerning this ICR on: (a) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to 
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) 
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, 
and

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clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize 
the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. 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 anytime.
    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.

    Dated April 21, 2010,
Julia Fields,
Deputy Director, National Geospatial Program.
[FR Doc. 2010-9698 Filed 4-26-10; 8:45 am]
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