[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 222 (Friday, November 15, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 58588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29236]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Biological Resources Division; Request for Public Comments on
Proposed Information Collection
ACTION: In accordance with OMB regulations 5 CFR 1320, pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)), this notice
requests public comments on proposed survey of anglers prior to OMB
review.
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SUMMARY: This notice seeks to satisfy the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) requirement that all agencies developing proposed
collections of information provide a 60 day public notification period
for the purpose of soliciting comments on proposed collection of
information, as specified under OMB regulations 5 CFR part 1320
relating the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection of
information referred herein applies to the public survey of a sample of
anglers nationwide during the months of February, March, and April
1997. The purpose of this survey is to obtain information about anglers
preferences, behaviors, motivations, and satisfactions with fishing
opportunities that can be used by fisheries management agencies to
develop fisheries management plans to enhance angler retention.
Specific public comments are requested as to:
1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions on the bureaus, including whether
the information will have practical utility;
2. The accuracy of the bureau's estimate of the burden of the
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used;
3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and
4. How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
Frequency: One time only.
Estimated Burden Hours: 6,667 hours.
Proposed Dates: February 1-April 30, 1997.
Needs and Uses: To provide State and Federal fisheries management
agencies with information that can be used to develop fisheries
management plans or angler education programs that will improve angler
satisfaction with fishing opportunities.
Affected Public: Randomly selected individuals who are members of
North American Fishing Club.
For Further Information Contact: To obtain copies of the survey and
to submit comments on this information collection, contact the Bureau
clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 208 National Center, 12201
Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, telephone (703) 648-
7313.
Dated: November 8, 1996.
Dennis B. Fenn,
Chief Biologist.
[FR Doc. 96-29236 Filed 11-14-96; 8:45 am]
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