99-15783. Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33315-33316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-15783]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request to reinstate the collection of information listed below 
will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval 
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms 
may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's Clearance Officer at the 
phone number listed below. Comments and suggestions on the requirement 
should be made within 60 days directly to the Bureau Clearance Officer, 
U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments regarding the 
proposed information collection as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, 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 utility, quality, 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.
    Title: State Water Research Institute Program.
    Current OMB approval number: 1028-0044.
    Abstract: Respondents supply information on eligibility for Federal 
grants to support water-related research and provide performance 
reports on accomplishments achieved through use of such funds. This 
information allows the agency to determine compliance with the 
objectives and criteria of the grant program.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Freqiemcu: Annually.
    Description of respondents: State water research institutes.
    Annual Responses: 108.
    Annual burden hours: 5,832.

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    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John E. Schefter,
Chief, Office of External Research.
[FR Doc. 99-15783 Filed 6-21-99; 8:45 am]
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