Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement, 57506-57507 [2022-20313]

Download as PDF 57506 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service [Docket No. FWS–HQ–IA–2022–0052; FXIA16710900000–223–FF09A30000] Endangered Species; Marine Mammals; Issuance of Permits Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice of issuance of permits. AGENCY: SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued the following permits to conduct certain activities with endangered species, marine mammals, or both. We issue these permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). ADDRESSES: Information about the applications for the permits listed in this notice is available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for details. Permit No. Brenda Tapia, by phone at 703–358– 2185, or via email at DMAFR@fws.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have issued permits to conduct certain activities with endangered and threatened species in response to permit applications that we received under the authority of section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) After considering the information submitted with each permit application and the public comments received, we ePermits No. issued the requested permits subject to certain conditions set forth in each permit. For each application for an endangered species, we found that (1) the application was filed in good faith, (2) the granted permit would not operate to the disadvantage of the endangered species, and (3) the granted permit would be consistent with the purposes and policy set forth in section 2 of the ESA. Availability of Documents The permittees’ original permit application materials, along with public comments we received during public comment periods for the applications, are available for review. To locate the application materials and received comments, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and search for the appropriate permit number (e.g., 12345C) provided in the following table: Applicant Permit issuance date Endangered Species 79076D ........................................... 79085D ........................................... 83167D ........................................... ........................ ........................ ........................ PER0013488 Venado Ventures LLC ................................................ Venado Ventures LLC ................................................ Associated Humane Societies, dba Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Antonin R. Dvorak ...................................................... December 17, 2021. December 17, 2021. February 2, 2022. January 24, 2022. Marine Mammals PER0003402 Authorities DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and their implementing regulations. Geological Survey Brenda Tapia, Supervisory Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2022–20317 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 BBC Studios Productions Ltd ..................................... [GX22LR000F60100; OMB Control Number 1028–0060] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an Information Collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 20, 2022. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Sep 19, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 March 15, 2022. Budget’s Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior by email at OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via facsimile to (202) 395–5806. Please provide a copy of your comments to the U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to gs-info_ collections@usgs.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028–0060 in the subject line of your comments. To request additional information about this ICR, contact Shonta E. Osborne by email at sosborne@usgs.gov or by telephone at 703–648–7960. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. You may FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 181 / Tuesday, September 20, 2022 / Notices also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. In accordance with the PRA of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. A Federal Register notice with a 60day public comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on February 17, 2022, 87 FR 9082. We did not receive any public comments in response to that notice. We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comments addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary for the proper functions of the USGS minerals information mission; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifying information (PII) in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your PII—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: The National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 and the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 mandate that the Secretary of the Interior collect, evaluate, and analyze information concerning mineral occurrence, production, and use for the domestic mineral industry and to inform Congress of important domestic mining and minerals industries developments. These responsibilities are delegated to the USGS and are carried out, in part, through this information collection. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Sep 19, 2022 Jkt 256001 57507 Title of Collection: Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement. OMB Control Number: 1028–0060. Form Number: USGS Form 9–4000–A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Business or other-for-profit institutions: U.S. nonfuel minerals producers and exploration operations. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 324. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 324. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 45 minutes. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 243. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Annually. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: There are no ‘‘nonhour cost’’ burdens associated with this IC. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authorities for this action are the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq), the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), and the National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21(a)). Ms. Paula L. Hart, Director, Office of Indian Gaming, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary—Policy and Economic Development, Washington, DC 20240, paula.hart@bia.gov, (202) 219–4066. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 11 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Public Law 100– 497, 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq., the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in the Federal Register notice of approved Tribal-State compacts for the purpose of engaging in Class III gaming activities on Indian lands. As required by 25 CFR 293.4, all compacts and amendments are subject to review and approval by the Secretary. The Amendment permits the Tribe to engage in event wagering and adds the Tribe’s minimum internal control standards for sports betting, including rules governing events wagering. The Amendment makes technical amendments to update and correct various provisions of the compact. The Amendment is approved. Steven Fortier, Director, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey. [L19900000.PO0000.LLHQ320.22X; OMB Control No. 1004–0001] [FR Doc. 2022–20313 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4338–11–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs [2231A2100DD/AAKC001030/ A0A501010.999900] Indian Gaming; Approval of TribalState Class III Gaming Compact in the State of Wisconsin Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice publishes the approval of the Third Amendment to the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and the State of Wisconsin Gaming Compact of 1991 (Amendment) providing for Class III gaming between the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (Tribe) and the State of Wisconsin (State). DATES: The Amendment takes effect on September 20, 2022. PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Newland, Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–20319 Filed 9–19–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management Agency Information Collection Activities; Free Use Application and Permit for Vegetative or Mineral Materials Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 20, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for this information collection request (ICR) should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about E:\FR\FM\20SEN1.SGM 20SEN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57506-57507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20313]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX22LR000F60100; OMB Control Number 1028-0060]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Mine, 
Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an Information 
Collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
October 20, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this Information Collection Request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget's Desk Officer for the 
Department of the Interior by email at [email protected]; or 
via facsimile to (202) 395-5806. Please provide a copy of your comments 
to the U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections Officer, 12201 
Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028-
0060 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Shonta E. Osborne by email at [email protected] 
or by telephone at 703-648-7960. Individuals in the United States who 
are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may 
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay 
services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay 
services offered within their country to make international calls to 
the point-of-contact in the United States. You may

[[Page 57507]]

also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA of 1995, we 
provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an 
opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing 
collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our 
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting 
burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection 
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
February 17, 2022, 87 FR 9082. We did not receive any public comments 
in response to that notice.
    We are again soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is 
described below. We are especially interested in public comments 
addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary for 
the proper functions of the USGS minerals information mission; (2) will 
this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the 
estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the USGS enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(5) how might the USGS minimize the burden of this collection on the 
respondents, including through the use of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email 
address, or other personally identifying information (PII) in your 
comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your 
PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us 
in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 and 
the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development 
Act of 1980 mandate that the Secretary of the Interior collect, 
evaluate, and analyze information concerning mineral occurrence, 
production, and use for the domestic mineral industry and to inform 
Congress of important domestic mining and minerals industries 
developments. These responsibilities are delegated to the USGS and are 
carried out, in part, through this information collection.
    Title of Collection: Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration 
Supplement.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-0060.
    Form Number: USGS Form 9-4000-A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Business or other-for-profit 
institutions: U.S. nonfuel minerals producers and exploration 
operations.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 324.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 324.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 45 minutes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 243.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: There are no ``nonhour 
cost'' burdens associated with this IC.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person required to 
respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB control number.
    The authorities for this action are the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq), the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and 
Development Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. 1601 et seq), and the National 
Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21(a)).

Steven Fortier,
Director, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 2022-20313 Filed 9-19-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4338-11-P


This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.