Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Industrial Minerals Surveys, 36611-36612 [2023-11849]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 107 / Monday, June 5, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 include the following activities: ‘‘to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct’’ (16 U.S.C. 1532). The take prohibitions of section 9 are extended to species listed as threatened at the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and were extended at listing to the western snowy plover DPS. Under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1539(a)(1)(B)), we may issue permits to authorize take of listed fish and wildlife species that is incidental to, and not the purpose of, carrying out an otherwise lawful activity. Regulations governing incidental take permits for endangered and threatened species are in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.22 and 17.32, respectively. Issuance of an ITP also must not jeopardize the existence of federally listed fish, wildlife, or plant species, pursuant to section 7 of the ESA and 50 CFR 402.02. The permittee would receive assurances under our ‘‘No Surprises’’ regulations (50 CFR 17.22(b)(5) and 17.32(b)(5)). The Service designated revised critical habitat for the tidewater goby on February 6, 2013 (78 FR 8746). The project site includes 131.7 acres (ac) of tidewater goby critical habitat unit MN– 2, representing approximately 28 percent of unit MN–2 and 1 percent of critical habitat designated for the species rangewide. The Service designated revised critical habitat for the Pacific Coast DPS of the western snowy plover on June 19, 2012 (77 FR 36728). The project site includes 95.2 ac of western snowy plover critical habitat unit CA–22, representing approximately 10 percent of unit CA–22 and less than 1 percent of critical habitat designated for the Pacific Coast DPS rangewide. The Service designated revised critical habitat for the Monterey spineflower on January 9, 2008 (73 FR 1525). There is no Monterey spineflower critical habitat within the project site. Proposed Activities The applicant has applied for a permit for incidental take of the tidewater goby and the Pacific Coast DPS of the western snowy plover. The take would occur in association with activities implemented periodically to manage the water surface elevation in the Salinas River Lagoon in Monterey County, California, during storm events in order to avoid or minimize flooding of adjacent agricultural lands and residences. Project activities would include moving a bulldozer or excavator onto the beach on the seaward side of the Salinas River Lagoon to excavate a pilot channel in VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Jun 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 the lagoon sandbar. Rising flood waters would then break through a sand plug left in the channel, connecting the Salinas River to the ocean and preventing a further rise in lagoon elevation. The applicant anticipates that up to five breaching events would be conducted during the 5-year project period and all project effects are expected to be temporary. The HCP includes avoidance and minimization measures for the Monterey spineflower, tidewater goby, and Pacific Coast DPS of the western snowy plover and mitigation for unavoidable temporary loss of habitat for each species. As mitigation for temporary loss of up to 0.19 ac of Monterey spineflower habitat for each breaching event, the applicant proposes to fund the removal of invasive species on 1 ac of suitable habitat on Salinas River State Beach. As mitigation for expected take of up to five tidewater gobies during each breaching event, the applicant would fund two research projects developed in collaboration with the Service to provide a greater understanding of tidewater goby in the Salinas River Lagoon and larger Salinas Valley to support recovery goals: • A study of goby reproductive patterns and population dynamics in the Lagoon • A regional eDNA analysis of goby distribution in the Salinas River and connected waterways to evaluate occupancy and the potential presence of nearby source or refuge populations As mitigation for expected take of up to one western snowy plover nest (three eggs or three chicks) over the 5-year permit term and temporary loss of up to 0.35 ac of western snowy plover habitat for each breaching event, the applicant proposes to contribute funding to California State Parks’ breeding season habitat management and public education and outreach programs at Salinas River State Beach, which may include installation of symbolic fencing and signage around nesting areas, interpretive signs at major trailheads, and animal-proof trash receptacles at trailheads and beach access points, and direct public outreach. Public Availability of Comments 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 view, we PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36611 cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Authority We provide this notice under section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 17.22 and 17.32) and National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR 1506.6). Stephen Henry, Field Supervisor, Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office, Ventura, California. [FR Doc. 2023–11894 Filed 6–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX23LR000F60100; OMB Control Number 1028–0062/Renewal] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Industrial Minerals Surveys U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an Information Collection with a revision to add a new ‘Rare Gases’ canvass. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 5, 2023. 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 OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov; or via facsimile to (202) 395–5806. Please provide a copy of your comments by mail to 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 1028–0062 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Elizabeth S. Sangine by email at escottsangine@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 703–648–7720. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05JNN1.SGM 05JNN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 36612 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 107 / Monday, June 5, 2023 / Notices 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 also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA, 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 provides 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 March 3, 2023 (88 FR 13458–13459). 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 to 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 the USGS might enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how the USGS might 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 personal identifiable 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: Respondents to these forms supply the USGS with domestic production- and consumption data for industrial mineral commodities, some of which are considered strategic and critical, to assist in determining National Defense Stockpile goals. These data and derived information will be published as chapters in Mineral Yearbooks, monthly Mineral Industry VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Jun 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications for use by Government agencies, Congressional offices, educational institutions, research organizations, financial institutions, consulting firms, industry, academia, and the general public. The USGS Mineral Resources Program is submitting this Federal Register Notice as a revision to add a new ‘Rare Gases Sold or Used’ annual canvass to this ICR and estimates an additional 20 respondents with an average estimated burden time per form of 30 minutes. Based on technology advances, rare gases have become an important component of the U.S. supply chain with few suppliers or functional substitutes, a high risk of supply-chain disruption, and fluctuation-sensitive markets. Title of Collection: Industrial Minerals Surveys. OMB Control Number: 1028–0062. Form Number: Various (39 USGS forms). Type of Review: Renewal with a revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses or Other For-Profit Institutions: U.S. nonfuel minerals producers and consumers of industrial minerals. Public sector: State- and local governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 14,630. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 17,073. Estimated Completion Time per Response: For each form, we will include an average burden time ranging from 10 minutes to 5 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11,736. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Frequency of Collection: Monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually. Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: There are no ‘‘non-hour cost’’ burdens associated with this ICR. 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, the National Materials and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 21(a)), the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 et seq.), and the Defense Production Act (50 U.S.C. 2061 et seq.). Steven Fortier, Director, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey. [FR Doc. 2023–11849 Filed 6–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4338–11–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [BLM_NV_FRN_MO#4500170433] Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement and Potential Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Bonanza Solar Project in Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada State Office intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and potential associated amendments to the 1998 Las Vegas Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the proposed solar development referred to as the Bonanza Solar Project. EDF Renewables Development Inc. is proposing to build the Bonanza Solar Project in Clark and Nye counties, Nevada. Publication of this notice initiates the scoping process and a 45-day public comment period to solicit public comments on the scope of the analysis, including issues and alternatives, and to solicit public comments on the planning criteria. DATES: The BLM requests the public submit comments concerning the scope of the analysis, potential alternatives, and identification of relevant information, and studies by July 20, 2023. To afford the BLM the opportunity to consider issues raised by commenters in the Draft EIS, please ensure your comments are received prior to the close of the 45-day scoping period or 15 days after the last public meeting, whichever is later. The BLM expects to hold a combination of virtual and in-person scoping meetings during the 45-day scoping period. The BLM will provide the public at least 15-days’ notice prior to the workshops. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on issues related to the Bonanza Solar Project by any of the following methods: • Website: https://eplanning.blm.gov/ eplanning-ui/project/2020905/510. • Email: Bonanzasolar@blm.gov. • Mail: BLM, Nevada State Office, Attn: Renewable Energy Coordination SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05JNN1.SGM 05JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 107 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36611-36612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11849]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX23LR000F60100; OMB Control Number 1028-0062/Renewal]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Industrial 
Minerals Surveys

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an Information 
Collection with a revision to add a new `Rare Gases' canvass.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 5, 2023.

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 
by mail to 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-
0062 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Elizabeth S. Sangine by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at 703-648-7720. Individuals in 
the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a 
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY,

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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 PRA, 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 provides 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 
March 3, 2023 (88 FR 13458-13459). 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 to 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 the USGS might enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(5) how the USGS might 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 personal identifiable 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: Respondents to these forms supply the USGS with domestic 
production- and consumption data for industrial mineral commodities, 
some of which are considered strategic and critical, to assist in 
determining National Defense Stockpile goals. These data and derived 
information will be published as chapters in Mineral Yearbooks, monthly 
Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and 
special publications for use by Government agencies, Congressional 
offices, educational institutions, research organizations, financial 
institutions, consulting firms, industry, academia, and the general 
public.
    The USGS Mineral Resources Program is submitting this Federal 
Register Notice as a revision to add a new `Rare Gases Sold or Used' 
annual canvass to this ICR and estimates an additional 20 respondents 
with an average estimated burden time per form of 30 minutes. Based on 
technology advances, rare gases have become an important component of 
the U.S. supply chain with few suppliers or functional substitutes, a 
high risk of supply-chain disruption, and fluctuation-sensitive 
markets.
    Title of Collection: Industrial Minerals Surveys.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-0062.
    Form Number: Various (39 USGS forms).
    Type of Review: Renewal with a revision of a currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses or Other For-Profit 
Institutions: U.S. nonfuel minerals producers and consumers of 
industrial minerals. Public sector: State- and local governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 14,630.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 17,073.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: For each form, we will 
include an average burden time ranging from 10 minutes to 5 hours.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 11,736.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or 
annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: There are no ``non-
hour cost'' burdens associated with this ICR.
    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, the National Materials 
and Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act of 1980 (30 U.S.C. 
1601 et seq.), the National Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 (30 
U.S.C. 21(a)), the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act 
(50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.), and the Defense Production Act (50 U.S.C. 2061 
et seq.).

Steven Fortier,
Director, National Minerals Information Center, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 2023-11849 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 am]
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