Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports, 85301-85302 [2023-26863]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 234 / Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Notices international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Comment Procedures A. How do I comment on submitted applications? We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on this application. Before issuing the requested permit, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period. You may submit your comments and materials by one of the methods in ADDRESSES. We will not consider comments sent by email or to an address not in ADDRESSES. We will not consider or include in our administrative record comments we receive after the close of the comment period (see DATES). When submitting comments, please specify the name of the applicant and the permit number at the beginning of your comment. Provide sufficient information to allow us to authenticate any scientific or commercial data you include. The comments and recommendations that will be most useful and likely to influence agency decisions are: (1) Those supported by quantitative information or studies; and (2) those that include citations to, and analyses of, the applicable laws and regulations. B. May I review comments submitted by others? ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 C. Who will see my comments? If you submit a comment at https:// www.regulations.gov, your entire comment, including any personal identifying information, will be posted on the website. If you submit a hardcopy comment that includes personal identifying information, such as your address, phone number, or email address, you may request at the top of your document that we withhold this information from public review. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Moreover, all submissions from organizations or businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be made available for public disclosure in their entirety. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Dec 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 II. Background DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR To help us carry out our conservation responsibilities for affected species, and in consideration of section 10(c) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), we invite public comments on permit applications before final action is taken. With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits certain activities with listed species unless Federal authorization is issued that allows such activities. Permits issued under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the ESA allow otherwise prohibited activities for scientific purposes or to enhance the propagation or survival of the affected species. Service regulations regarding prohibited activities with endangered species, captive-bred wildlife registrations, and permits for any activity otherwise prohibited by the ESA with respect to any endangered species are available in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 17. National Park Service III. Permit Application We invite comments on the following application. Applicant: Colossal Biosciences, Inc., Austin, TX; Permit No. PER5525559 The applicant requests authorization to import biological specimens from captive-born animals of all species listed under the ESA originating from various foreign facilities, for the purpose of scientific research. This notification covers activities to be conducted by the applicant over a 5-year period. IV. Next Steps You may view and comment on others’ public comments at https:// www.regulations.gov unless our allowing so would violate the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) or Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). 85301 After the comment period closes, we will make decisions regarding permit issuance. If we issue permits to the applicant listed in this notice, we will publish a notice in the Federal Register. You may locate the notice announcing the permit issuance by searching https://www.regulations.gov for the permit number listed above in this document. For example, to find information about the potential issuance of Permit No. 12345A, you would go to regulations.gov and search for ‘‘12345A’’. V. Authority We issue this notice under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), and its implementing regulations. Brenda Tapia, Supervisory Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 2023–26851 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [NPS–WASO–CR– NPS0036832; PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000 (222); OMB Control Number 1024–0037] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Archeology Permit Applications and Reports 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. SUMMARY: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 8, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions on the information collection requirements should be submitted by the date specified above in DATES to https://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 to the NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR–ICCO), 13461 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS 244) Reston, VA 20192 (mail); or phadrea_ponds@nps.gov (email). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0037 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Karen Mudar, Archeologist, Washington Support Office Archeology Program at karen_ mudar@nps.gov (email); or at 202–354– 2103 (telephone). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0037 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 DATES: E:\FR\FM\07DEN1.SGM 07DEN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 85302 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 234 / Thursday, December 7, 2023 / Notices 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 June 23, 2023 (88 FR 41126). 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. (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 4 of the Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470cc), and section 3 of the Antiquities Act (AA) of 1906 (54 U.S.C. 320302), authorize any individual or institution to apply to Federal land managing agencies to scientifically excavate or remove VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Dec 06, 2023 Jkt 262001 archeological resources from public or Indian lands. A permit is required for any archeological investigation by nonNPS personnel occurring on parklands, regardless of whether or not these investigations are linked to regulatory compliance. Archeological investigations that require permits include excavation, shovel-testing, coring, pedestrian survey (with and without removal of artifacts), underwater archeology, photogrammetry, and rock art documentation. Individuals, academic and scientific institutions, museums, and businesses that propose to conduct archeological field investigations on parklands must first obtain a permit before the project may begin. To apply for a permit, applicants submit Form DI–1926 ‘‘Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations.’’ Applicants are required to submit the following information: • Statement of Work • Statement of Applicant’s Capabilities • Statement of Applicant’s Past Performance • Curriculum vitae for Principal Investigator(s) and Project Director(s) • Written consent by State or tribal authorities to undertake the activity on State or tribal lands that are managed by the NPS, if required by the State or tribe • Curation Authorization • Detailed Schedule of All Project Activities Persons receiving a permit must also use DI Form 1926a to submit preliminary, annual, and final reports. Title of Collection: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports. OMB Control Number: 1024–0037. Form Number: Form DI–1926 and 1926a. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or organizations wishing to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian lands. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 180. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 180. Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies; up to 8 hours, depending on activity. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,306. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: On occasion. Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 2023–26863 Filed 12–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NRSS–EQD–SSB– NPS0036754; PPAKWEARS2, PPMPRLE1Z.LS0000 (200); OMB Control Number 1024–0262] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Community Harvest Assessments for Alaskan National Parks, Preserves, and Monuments 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 January 8, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions on the information collection requirements should be submitted by the date specified above in DATES to https://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 to the NPS Information Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR–ICCO), 13461 Sunrise Valley Drive, (MS 244) Reston, VA 20192, VA 20191 (mail); or phadrea_ponds@ nps.gov (email). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024–0262 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Nicole Braem, Cultural Anthropologist, Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Nome, AK 99762; or at nicole_braem@nps.gov (email); or 907–443–6107 (telephone). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024– 0262 in the subject line of your comments. 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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Archeology 
Permit Applications and Reports

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 
January 8, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and suggestions on the information 
collection requirements should be submitted by the date specified above 
in DATES to https://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 to the NPS Information 
Collection Clearance Officer (ADIR-ICCO), 13461 Sunrise Valley Drive, 
(MS 244) Reston, VA 20192 (mail); or [email protected] (email). 
Please reference OMB Control Number 1024-0037 in the subject line of 
your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Karen Mudar, Archeologist, Washington Support 
Office Archeology Program at [email protected] (email); or at 202-
354-2103 (telephone). Please reference OMB Control Number 1024-0037 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

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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 
June 23, 2023 (88 FR 41126). 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.
    (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 4 of the Archeological Resources Protection Act 
(ARPA) of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470cc), and section 3 of the Antiquities Act 
(AA) of 1906 (54 U.S.C. 320302), authorize any individual or 
institution to apply to Federal land managing agencies to 
scientifically excavate or remove archeological resources from public 
or Indian lands. A permit is required for any archeological 
investigation by non-NPS personnel occurring on parklands, regardless 
of whether or not these investigations are linked to regulatory 
compliance. Archeological investigations that require permits include 
excavation, shovel-testing, coring, pedestrian survey (with and without 
removal of artifacts), underwater archeology, photogrammetry, and rock 
art documentation. Individuals, academic and scientific institutions, 
museums, and businesses that propose to conduct archeological field 
investigations on parklands must first obtain a permit before the 
project may begin. To apply for a permit, applicants submit Form DI-
1926 ``Application for Permit for Archeological Investigations.'' 
Applicants are required to submit the following information:

 Statement of Work
 Statement of Applicant's Capabilities
 Statement of Applicant's Past Performance
 Curriculum vitae for Principal Investigator(s) and Project 
Director(s)
 Written consent by State or tribal authorities to undertake 
the activity on State or tribal lands that are managed by the NPS, if 
required by the State or tribe
 Curation Authorization
 Detailed Schedule of All Project Activities

    Persons receiving a permit must also use DI Form 1926a to submit 
preliminary, annual, and final reports.
    Title of Collection: Archeology Permit Applications and Reports.
    OMB Control Number: 1024-0037.
    Form Number: Form DI-1926 and 1926a.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or organizations wishing 
to excavate or remove archeological resources from public or Indian 
lands.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 180.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 180.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: Varies; up to 8 hours, 
depending on activity.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,306.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    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. 2023-26863 Filed 12-6-23; 8:45 am]
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