Agency Information Collection Activities; Commercial Use Authorizations, 18581-18582 [2023-06540]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 / Notices U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9, 10.10, and 10.14. Dated: March 22, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–06474 Filed 3–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035560; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Forensic Science and Anthropology Program, Richmond, VA National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Forensic Science and Anthropology Program, has completed an inventory of human remains, in consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, and has determined that there is no cultural affiliation between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. The human remains were removed from the City of Richmond, VA. DATES: Disposition of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after April 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: Thomas Briggs, Assistant Vice President for Safety and Risk Management, Virginia Commonwealth University, 700 West Grace Street, Suite 3100, P.O. Box 842501, Richmond, VA 23284–2501, telephone (804) 827–2440, email tbriggs4@vcu.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of Virginia Commonwealth University. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the inventory or related records held by Virginia Commonwealth University. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: Description Human remains representing, at minimum, nine individuals were removed from Richmond, VA. In February of 1975, as part of the installation of Interstate 95 through the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Mar 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 City of Richmond, archeologists from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Archaeology excavated two burial features (Burial 1 and Burial 2). Following the excavation, these human remains were transported to Virginia Commonwealth University. In January of 2019, a review of the collection inventory identified the excavated human remains and archeological materials. The University’s Department of Forensic Science has determined that these nine individuals are Native American ranging in age from 34–38 weeks to adult. Based on pottery sherd analysis, these human remains are dated to the Late Woodland period (circa A.D. 900– 1600). Aboriginal Land The human remains in this notice were removed from a known geographic location. This location is the aboriginal land of one or more Indian Tribes. The following information was used to identify the aboriginal land: a treaty Determinations Pursuant to NAGPRA and its implementing regulations, and after consultation with the appropriate Indian Tribes, Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Forensic Science and Anthropology Program, has determined that: • The human remains described in this notice represent the physical remains of nine individuals of Native American ancestry. • No relationship of shared group identity can be reasonably traced between the human remains and any Indian Tribe. • The human remains described in this notice were removed from the aboriginal land of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe; Pamunkey Indian Tribe; and the Upper Mattaponi Tribe. Requests for Disposition Written requests for disposition of the human remains in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for disposition may be submitted by: 1. Any one or more of the Indian Tribes identified in this notice. 2. Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, or who shows that the requestor is an aboriginal land Indian Tribe. Disposition of the human remains described in this notice to a requestor PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18581 may occur on or after April 28, 2023. If competing requests for disposition are received, Virginia Commonwealth University must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to disposition. Requests for joint disposition of the human remains are considered a single request and not competing requests. Virginia Commonwealth University is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3003, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9 and 10.11. Dated: March 22, 2023. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2023–06476 Filed 3–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–BSD–CONC–NPS0035010; 222P103601, PPMVSCS1Y.Y00000, PPWOBSADC0 (222); OMB Control Number 1024–0268] Agency Information Collection Activities; Commercial Use Authorizations National Park Service, Interior. Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before April 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection 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 Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Please provide a copy of your comments NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR– ICCO), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS–242) Reston, VA 20191 (mail); or to phadrea_ponds@nps.gov (email). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024– 0268 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 18582 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 29, 2023 / Notices this ICR, contact Samantha Towery, National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228; or by email at Samantha_ Towery@nps.gov; or by telephone at 303–987–6908. Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0268 in the subject line of your comments. 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 also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 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 September 12, 2022 (87 FR 55839). No comments were received. As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following: (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) How might the agency 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:20 Mar 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of response. 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 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. Abstract: Section 418, Public Law 105–391 (54 U.S.C. 101925) gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to authorize a private person, corporation, or other entity to provide services to visitors in units of the National Park System through a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). The NPS authorizes commercial operations that originate and operate entirely within a park; commercial operations that provide services originating and terminating outside of the park boundaries; noncommercial organized children’s camps, outdoor clubs, and nonprofit institutions; and other uses as the Secretary determines appropriate. The NPS Commercial Use Authorization Program uses forms 10–550, 10–550s, 10–660, and 10–660A to: • Manage the program and operations. • Determine the qualifications and abilities of the commercial operators to provide high-quality, safe, and enjoyable experiences for park visitors. • Determine the impact on the park’s natural and cultural resources. • Manage the use and impact of multiple operators. The information is used to evaluate requests and determine the suitability of the applicants to provide an appropriate service safely and effectively to the visiting public. Title of Collection: Commercial Use Authorizations. OMB Control Number: 1024–0268. Form Number: NPS Forms 10–550, 10–550s, 10–660, and 10–660A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or small businesses that wish to provide a commercial service to visitors in areas of the National Park System. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 16,050. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies based on activity (Form:10–550 (2.5 hours), 10–550s (1.5 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 hours), 10–660 (1.25 hours), and 10– 660A (45 minutes)). Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 23,325. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: !The Formula Not In Table. 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 control number. The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Phadrea Ponds, Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 2023–06540 Filed 3–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0035564; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Inventory Completion: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, NJ National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New Jersey State Museum has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains were removed from Monmouth County, NJ. DATES: Repatriation of the human remains in this notice may occur on or after April 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: Dr. Gregory D. Lattanzi, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625, telephone (609) 984–9327, email gregory.lattanzi@sos.nj.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the New Jersey State Museum. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. Additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29MRN1.SGM 29MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06540]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Commercial Use 
Authorizations

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, 
the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing to renew an information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
April 28, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection 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 Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please provide a 
copy of your comments NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer 
(ADIR-ICCO), 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS-242) Reston, VA 20191 
(mail); or to [email protected] (email). Please reference OMB 
Control Number 1024-0268 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about

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this ICR, contact Samantha Towery, National Park Service, 12795 West 
Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228; or by email at 
[email protected]; or by telephone at 303-987-6908. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1024-0268 in the subject line of your 
comments. 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 also view the ICR at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 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 
September 12, 2022 (87 FR 55839). No comments were received.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are 
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection 
of information, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) How might the agency 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, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    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 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.
    Abstract: Section 418, Public Law 105-391 (54 U.S.C. 101925) gives 
the Secretary of the Interior the authority to authorize a private 
person, corporation, or other entity to provide services to visitors in 
units of the National Park System through a Commercial Use 
Authorization (CUA). The NPS authorizes commercial operations that 
originate and operate entirely within a park; commercial operations 
that provide services originating and terminating outside of the park 
boundaries; noncommercial organized children's camps, outdoor clubs, 
and nonprofit institutions; and other uses as the Secretary determines 
appropriate. The NPS Commercial Use Authorization Program uses forms 
10-550, 10-550s, 10-660, and 10-660A to:
     Manage the program and operations.
     Determine the qualifications and abilities of the 
commercial operators to provide high-quality, safe, and enjoyable 
experiences for park visitors.
     Determine the impact on the park's natural and cultural 
resources.
     Manage the use and impact of multiple operators.
    The information is used to evaluate requests and determine the 
suitability of the applicants to provide an appropriate service safely 
and effectively to the visiting public.
    Title of Collection: Commercial Use Authorizations.
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0268.
    Form Number: NPS Forms 10-550, 10-550s, 10-660, and 10-660A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or small businesses that 
wish to provide a commercial service to visitors in areas of the 
National Park System.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 16,050.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies based on activity 
(Form:10-550 (2.5 hours), 10-550s (1.5 hours), 10-660 (1.25 hours), and 
10-660A (45 minutes)).
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 23,325.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: !The Formula Not In 
Table.
    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 control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Phadrea Ponds,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-06540 Filed 3-28-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4312-52-P
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