[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26206-26207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12562]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[WO-350-4210-01]
Reinstatement of Information Collection on Indian Allotments; OMB
Approval No. 1004-0023
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces its intention to request
reinstatement of approval for the collection of information from those
persons who are applying for conveyance of public land under the
General Allotment Act of 1887. Section 4 of that Act provides for
issuing a deed to eligible Indians who are entitled to an allotment of
public lands. The BLM uses the information collected on the Indian
Allotment Application Form (Form 2530-1) to determine eligibility and
identify legal information to assist in conveying title to the applied-
for lands.
DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received
by July 13, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Commenters may hand-deliver comments to the Bureau of Land
Management, Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L St., NW,
Washington, D.C., or mail comments to: Bureau of Land Management,
Administrative Record, 1849 C St., NW, Mail Stop 401LS, Washington,
D.C. 20240. Commenters may transmit comments electronically by way of
the Internet to WOComment@wo.blm.gov. Please include ``Attn.: 1004-
0023'' in your message. Comments will be available for public
inspection at the L Street address during regular business hours (7:45
am. to 4:15 pm), Monday through Friday, except holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Gammon, (202) 452-7777.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8(d), BLM is
required to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning
a proposed collection of information to solicit comments on: (a)
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to 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.
Any individual seeking to acquire an allotment must make an
application and provide information essential to complying with law,
regulations, and procedures. Information is collected on Form 2530-1.
Specific items on the form are as follows: Items 1-5 identify the
applicant, mailing address, and, if appropriate, the minor child for
whom the application is filed. Item 6 describes the land for which the
application is filed. Item 7 requires the listing of prior allotments.
Items 8 indicates whether the applicant or the minor child placed any
improvements on the described land. Item 10 tells whether the applicant
or minor child claims a bona fide settlement. Item 11 describes the
manner in which settlement was made on the described land. Item 12 asks
if the required petition for classification has been attached to the
application. Specifically, completing Items 6 through 12 is necessary
to determine the eligibility of the applicant/minor and the validity of
the claim. Any eligible individual desiring an allotment of public
lands must file a fully completed application. Items 6 through 12 are
justified pursuant to the requirements of the regulations at 43 CFR
Subparts 2530 and 2531. Section 4 of the Act provides that a patent
cannot be issued unless a completed application form has been received
by BLM. If the information required by 43 CFR Subpart 2531 were
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not collected, BLM would not be able to carry out the mandate of
section 4 of the Act.
Based on its experience in administering the regulations at 43 CFR
Part 2530, BLM estimates that the public reporting burden for the
information collection is 30 minutes per application. The respondents
are individuals who seek to acquire public lands for Indian allotment
purposes per the Act. The frequency of response is once per
application. The BLM estimates that approximately 10 Indian allotment
applications will be filed annually, for a total of 5 burden hours.
Copies of Form 2530-1 may be obtained by contacting the individual
under ``For Further Information Contact.''
All responses to the notice will be summarized and included in the
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will
also become part of the public record.
Dated: May 4, 1998.
Carole J. Smith,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-12562 Filed 5-11-98; 8:45 am]
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