[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 7254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-3896]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to request approval for the collections of
information for 30 CFR part 779 and the OSM-1 Form.
DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received
by April 21, 1997, to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave, NW,
Room 120-SIB, Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information
collection requests, explanatory information and related forms, contact
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), require that interested members
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 1320.8
(d)). This notice identifies information collections that OSM will be
submitting to OMB for extension. These collections are contained in 30
CFR part 779, Surface Mining Permit Applications--Minimum Requirements
for Environmental Resources; and the OSM-1 Form, Coal Reclamation Fee
Report.
OSM has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect
current reporting levels or adjustments based on reestimates of burden
or respondents. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each
information collection activity.
Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4)
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary
of the public comments will be included in OSM's submissions of the
information collection requests to OMB.
The following information is provided for each information
collection: (1) title of the information collection; (2) OMB control
number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4)
frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated
total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden for the collection of information.
Title: Surface Mining Permit Applications--Minimum Requirements for
Environmental Resources, 30 CFR 779.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0035.
Summary: Applicants for surface coal mining permits are required to
provide adequate descriptions of the environmental resources that may
be affected by proposed surface mining activities. The information will
be used by the regulatory authority to determine if the applicant can
comply with environmental protection performance standards.
Bureau Form Number: None.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: Coal mining companies.
Total Annual Responses: 500.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 39,185 hours.
Title: Coal Reclamation Fee Report--OSM-1 Form.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0063.
Summary: The information is used to maintain a record of coal
produced for sale, transfer, or use nationwide each calendar quarter,
the method of coal removal and the type of coal, and the basis for coal
tonnage reporting in compliance with 30 CFR 870 and section 401 of P.L.
95-87. Individual reclamation fee payment liability is based on this
information. Without the collection of information OSM could not
implement its regulatory responsibilities and collect the fee.
Bureau Form Number: OSM-1.
Frequency of Collection: Quarterly.
Description of Respondents: Coal mine permittees.
Total Annual Responses: 15,900.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,307.
Dated: February 11, 1997.
Arthur W. Abbs,
Chief, Division Of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 97-3896 Filed 2-14-97; 8:45 am]
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