Agency Information Collection Activities; Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds, 2977-2978 [2024-00801]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices Interested parties who wish to submit comments, suggestions, or objections in connection with the withdrawal extension application may submit their views in writing to the Billings Field Office Manager by April 16, 2024 to the address below. Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting in connection with the withdrawal extension application on February 29, 2024 at 4 p.m. at the Lovell Community Center, 1925 US 310, Lovell, WY 82431. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be mailed or hand delivered to BLM, Billings Field Office Manager, Attn: Pryor Mountain Proposed Withdrawal Extension, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marzha Fritzler, BLM Realty Specialist, Billings Field Office, (406) 896–5244, or via email at mfritzler@blm.gov. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or Tele Braille) 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: The withdrawal established by PLO No. 7628 (70 FR 11271, March 8, 2005) and serialized as WYW–152420 will expire on March 7, 2025, unless extended. At the request of the BLM, the Secretary is proposing to extend PLO No. 7628 for an additional 20-year term for the protection of wild horse and wildlife habitat, and watershed, recreation, cultural, and scenic values within the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The proposed withdrawal extension would encompass the same 1,960.10 acres withdrawn in 2005 by PLO No. 7628. The BLM has updated the legal description of the lands to conform to Specifications for Descriptions of Land Status (2017) and described as follows: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming T. 58 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 19, lot 2 and SE1⁄4NE1⁄4; Sec. 20, N1⁄2SW1⁄4, SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, and SE1⁄4; Sec. 21, A portion of land lying southwesterly of a diagonal line drawn from the 1⁄4 cor. of secs. 20 and 21 to the 1⁄4 sec. cor. of secs. 21 and 28; Sec. 23, NE1⁄4SW1⁄4; Sec. 26, SW1⁄4NW1⁄4 and W1⁄2SW1⁄4; Sec. 27, S1⁄2; Sec. 28, NW1⁄4NE1⁄4, S1⁄2NE1⁄4, and S1⁄2; Sec. 29, NE1⁄4, NE1⁄4NW1⁄4, and NE1⁄4SE1⁄4; Sec. 33, NE1⁄4 and NE1⁄4NW1⁄4; Sec. 34, NW1⁄4. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 The area described contains 1,960.10 acres. The use of a right-of-way would not provide adequate protection. There are no suitable alternative sites available. Water is required and protected pursuant to a Public Water Reserve No. 107, established pursuant to an Executive order dated April 17, 1926. Comments, including names and street addresses of respondents, will be available for public review at the Billings Field Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, Montana 59101, during regular business. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask the BLM in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. This withdrawal extension proposal will be processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in 43 CFR 2310.4. (Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1714) Sonya I. Germann, Montana State Director. BILLING CODE 4331–20–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement [S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 245S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 24XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029–0054] Agency Information Collection Activities; Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 16, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 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 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Please provide a copy of your comments to Mark Gehlhar, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4556–MIB, Washington, DC 20240, or by email to mgehlhar@ osmre.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029–0054 in the subject line of your comments. To request additional information about this ICR, contact Mark Gehlhar by email at mgehlhar@osmre.gov, or by telephone at (202) 208–2716. 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 also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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, 2023 (88 FR 65597). 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; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2024–00775 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] Sfmt 4703 2977 E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 2978 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Notices (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: 30 CFR part 872 establishes a procedure whereby to be eligible to receive funds States and Indian tribes must have and maintain an approved reclamation plan. The information is used to determine whether States and Indian tribes will be granted funds and ensure how moneys are spent for longterm abandoned mine land reclamation activities. Title of Collection: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds. OMB Control Number: 1029–0054. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State and Tribal governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 26. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 125 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,250. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit. Frequency of Collection: Once. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Jan 16, 2024 Jkt 262001 The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Mark J. Gehlhar, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. [FR Doc. 2024–00801 Filed 1–16–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–05–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement [S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 245S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 24XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029–0112] Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Requirements for Coal Exploration Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 18, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by mail to Mark Gehlhar, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4556–MIB, Washington, DC 20240, or by email to mgehlhar@osmre.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1029– 0112 in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Mark Gehlhar by email at mgehlhar@osmre.gov, or by telephone at 202–208–2716. 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 also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reduction Act of 1995 (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. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the agency; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the agency enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the agency 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. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. 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: OSMRE 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). Title of Collection: Requirements for Coal Exploration. OMB Control Number: 1029–0112. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Businesses and State governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 324. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 550. E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2977-2978]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00801]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

[S1D1S SS08011000 SX064A000 245S180110; S2D2S SS08011000 SX064A000 
24XS501520; OMB Control Number 1029-0054]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Abandoned Mine 
Reclamation Funds

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 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 Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are 
proposing to renew an information collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
February 16, 2024.

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 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please 
provide a copy of your comments to Mark Gehlhar, Office of Surface 
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1849 C Street NW, Room 4556-MIB, 
Washington, DC 20240, or by email to [email protected]. Please 
reference OMB Control Number 1029-0054 in the subject line of your 
comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact Mark Gehlhar by email at [email protected], or 
by telephone at (202) 208-2716. 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, 2023 (88 FR 65597). 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;

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    (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: 30 CFR part 872 establishes a procedure whereby to be 
eligible to receive funds States and Indian tribes must have and 
maintain an approved reclamation plan. The information is used to 
determine whether States and Indian tribes will be granted funds and 
ensure how moneys are spent for long-term abandoned mine land 
reclamation activities.
    Title of Collection: Abandoned Mine Reclamation Funds.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0054.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State and Tribal governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 26.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 50.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 125 hours.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 6,250.
    Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    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.).

Mark J. Gehlhar,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Surface Mining 
Reclamation and Enforcement.
[FR Doc. 2024-00801 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-05-P
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