Notice of Proposed Information Collection, 64972-64973 [2011-26962]

Download as PDF 64972 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 202 / Wednesday, October 19, 2011 / Notices The NPS SRC program is authorized under Title VIII, Section 808 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Public Law 96–487, to operate in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of this meeting to be announced in the Federal Register. Public Availability of Comments: This meeting is open to the public and will have time allocated for public testimony. The public is welcome to present written or oral comments to the SRC. This meeting will be recorded and meeting minutes will be available upon request from the park superintendent for public inspection approximately six weeks after the meeting. Before including your address, telephone 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. If the meeting date and location are changed, a notice will be published in local newspapers and announced on local radio stations prior to the meeting date. SRC meeting locations and dates may need to be changed based on inclement weather or exceptional circumstances. Kobuk Valley National Park SRC Meeting Date and Location: The Kobuk Valley National Park SRC will meet at the National Park Service Northwest Arctic Heritage Center, 171 Third Avenue in Kotzebue, Alaska, (907) 442– 3890, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. At the discretion of the Chair, this meeting may be extended to Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until business is completed. emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE KOBUK VALLEY NATIONAL PARK SRC MEETING CONTACT: Frank Hays, Superintendent, or Willie Goodwin, Subsistence Community Liaison, at (907) 442–3890 or Ken Adkisson, Subsistence Manager, at (907) 443–2522 or Clarence Summers, Subsistence Manager, NPS Alaska Regional Office, at (907) 644–3603. If you are interested in applying for Kobuk Valley National Park SRC membership contact the Superintendent at P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752, (907) 442– VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:34 Oct 18, 2011 Jkt 226001 3890, or visit the park Web site at: https://www.nps.gov/kova/contacts.htm. ACTION: Proposed SRC Meeting Agenda In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) has forwarded the information collection renewal request relating to the permanent program performance standards— surface mining activities and underground mining activities, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden and cost. This information collection activity was previously approved by OMB and assigned control number 1029–0047. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 18, 2011, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Department of Interior Desk Officer, by telefax at (202) 395–5806 or via e-mail to OIRA_Docket@omb.eop.gov. Also, please send a copy of your comments to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave, NW., Room 203–SIB, Washington, DC 20240, or electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information collection request contact John Trelease at (202) 208–2783, or electronically at jtrelease@osmre.gov. You may also review this information collection request by going to https:// www.reginfo.gov (Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review, Agency is Department of the Interior, DOI–OSMRE). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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)]. OSM has submitted a request to OMB to renew its approval for the collection of information in 30 CFR Parts 816 and 817—Permanent Program Performance Standards—Surface and Underground Mining Activities. OSM is requesting a 3-year term of approval for this information collection activity. An agency 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 The proposed meeting agenda for each meeting includes the following: 1. Call to order. 2. Welcome and Introductions. 3. Administrative Announcements. 4. Approve Agenda. 5. Approval of Minutes. 6. SRC Purpose and Membership. a. Election of Chair. b. Election of Vice Chair. 7. SRC Member Reports/Comments. 8. National Park Service Reports. a. Superintendent Updates. 1. Unit 23 User Issues. 2. Local Hire/Internship. 3. Cross Cultural Education. 4. Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. 5. Protection of Archaeological Resources and Consultation Requirements. 6. Climate Change Research. b. Subsistence Manager Updates. c. Resource Management Updates. 1. Wildlife (Musk Ox, Brown Bear, Sheep). 2. Fisheries Management. 3. NPS Research/Studies. d. Ranger Updates (Education, Resources and Visitor Protection). 9. Federal Subsistence Board Updates. 10. Alaska Board of Game Updates. 11. Old Business. 12. Subsistence Collections and Uses of Shed or Discarded Animal & Plants Draft Environmental Assessment Update. 13. 2011 SRC Chairs’ Workshop. 14. New Business. a. Gates of the Arctic National Park SRC Draft Hunting Plan Recommendation 10–01. 15. Public and other Agency Comments. 16. SRC Work Session. 17. Select Time and Location for Next Meeting. 18. Adjourn Meeting. Debora Cooper, Associate Regional Director, Resources and Subsistence, Alaska Region. [FR Doc. 2011–26969 Filed 10–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–HP–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1 emcdonald on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 202 / Wednesday, October 19, 2011 / Notices control number. The OMB control number for this collection of information is 1029–0047. As required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), a Federal Register notice soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on August 3, 2011 (76 FR 46840). No comments were received. This notice provides the public with an additional 30 days in which to comment on the following information collection activities: Title: 30 CFR 816 and 817— Permanent Program Performance Standards—Surface and Underground Mining Activities. OMB Control Number: 1029–0047. Summary: Sections 515 and 516 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 provide that permittees conducting coal mining operations shall meet all applicable performance standards of the Act. The information collected is used by the regulatory authority in monitoring and inspecting surface coal mining activities to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with the requirements of the Act. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once, on occasion, quarterly and annually. Description of Respondents: Coal mining operators and State regulatory authorities. Total Annual Responses: 361,266. Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,813,063. Total Annual Non-Wage Burden Cost: $9,506,784. Send comments on the need for the collection of information for the performance of the functions of the agency; the accuracy of the agency’s burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated means of collection of the information, to the addresses listed under ADDRESSES. Please refer to the appropriate OMB control number 1029– 0047 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:34 Oct 18, 2011 Jkt 226001 Dated: October 12, 2011. Stephen M. Sheffield, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 2011–26962 Filed 10–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Notice of Proposed Information Collection Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 collection of information regarding the requirements for coal exploration. The information collection request describes the nature of the information collection and the expected burden and costs. This information collection activity was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget and assigned control number 1029–0112. DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection activities must be received by December 19, 2011, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Submit comments to John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 203— SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be submitted electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information collection request, contact John Trelease at (202) 208–2783 or via e-mail at the address listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 seeks public comment for the information collection that OSM will be submitting to OMB for approval, which is for 30 CFR 772—Requirements for coal exploration. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each information collection activity. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 64973 respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 1029–0112 and is found at 30 CFR 772.10. 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. 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. Title: 30 CFR 772—Requirements for coal exploration. OMB Control Number: 1029–0112. Summary: OSM and State regulatory authorities use the information collected under 30 CFR Part 772 to keep track of coal exploration activities, evaluate the need for an exploration permit, and ensure that exploration activities comply with the environmental protection and reclamation requirements of 30 CFR Parts 772 and 815 and section 512 of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1262). Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: Persons planning to conduct coal exploration and State regulatory authorities. Total Annual Responses: 2,526. Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,114. Total Annual Non-Wage Costs: $2,074. Dated: October 12, 2011. Stephen M. Sheffield, Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 2011–26964 Filed 10–18–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–M E:\FR\FM\19OCN1.SGM 19OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 202 (Wednesday, October 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64972-64973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26962]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement


Notice of Proposed Information Collection

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) has 
forwarded the information collection renewal request relating to the 
permanent program performance standards--surface mining activities and 
underground mining activities, to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) for review and approval. The information collection request 
describes the nature of the information collection and the expected 
burden and cost. This information collection activity was previously 
approved by OMB and assigned control number 1029-0047.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before November 18, 2011, to be 
assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Department of 
Interior Desk Officer, by telefax at (202) 395-5806 or via e-mail to 
OIRA_Docket@omb.eop.gov. Also, please send a copy of your comments to 
John Trelease, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
1951 Constitution Ave, NW., Room 203-SIB, Washington, DC 20240, or 
electronically to jtrelease@osmre.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To receive a copy of the information 
collection request contact John Trelease at (202) 208-2783, or 
electronically at jtrelease@osmre.gov. You may also review this 
information collection request by going to https://www.reginfo.gov 
(Information Collection Review, Currently Under Review, Agency is 
Department of the Interior, DOI-OSMRE).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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)]. OSM has submitted a 
request to OMB to renew its approval for the collection of information 
in 30 CFR Parts 816 and 817--Permanent Program Performance Standards--
Surface and Underground Mining Activities. OSM is requesting a 3-year 
term of approval for this information collection activity.
    An agency 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

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control number. The OMB control number for this collection of 
information is 1029-0047.
    As required under 5 CFR 1320.8(d), a Federal Register notice 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
August 3, 2011 (76 FR 46840). No comments were received. This notice 
provides the public with an additional 30 days in which to comment on 
the following information collection activities:
    Title: 30 CFR 816 and 817--Permanent Program Performance 
Standards--Surface and Underground Mining Activities.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0047.
    Summary: Sections 515 and 516 of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act of 1977 provide that permittees conducting coal mining 
operations shall meet all applicable performance standards of the Act. 
The information collected is used by the regulatory authority in 
monitoring and inspecting surface coal mining activities to ensure that 
they are conducted in compliance with the requirements of the Act.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once, on occasion, quarterly and annually.
    Description of Respondents: Coal mining operators and State 
regulatory authorities.
    Total Annual Responses: 361,266.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,813,063.
    Total Annual Non-Wage Burden Cost: $9,506,784.
    Send comments on the need for the collection of information for the 
performance of the functions of the agency; the accuracy of the 
agency's burden estimates; ways to enhance the quality, utility and 
clarity of the information collection; and ways to minimize the 
information collection burden on respondents, such as use of automated 
means of collection of the information, to the addresses listed under 
ADDRESSES. Please refer to the appropriate OMB control number 1029-0047 
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.

    Dated: October 12, 2011.
Stephen M. Sheffield,
Acting Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 2011-26962 Filed 10-18-11; 8:45 am]
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