99-16270. Biological Resources Division; Request for Public Comments on Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34675-34676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16270]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Biological Resources Division; Request for Public Comments on 
Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 
for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposal for the collection of information described below has 
been 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. OMB has up to 60 days to approve or 
disapprove the information collection, but may respond after 30 days; 
therefore public comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 days in 
order to assure their maximum consideration. Comments and suggestions 
on the requirement should be made directly to

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the Desk Officer for the Interior Department, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 
20503, and to the Bureau Clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192. A 
request extending the information collection described 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 may be obtained by 
contacting the Bureau's clearance officer at the phone number listed 
below. Comments and suggestions on the proposal should be made within 
60 days directly to the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological 
Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive., Reston, 
Virginia, 20192, telephone [phone].
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments 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.
    Title: Frogwatch USA.
    Current OMB Approval Number: 1028-0072.
    Summary: The collection of information referred herein applies to a 
World-Wide Web site that permits individuals to submit records of the 
number of calling amphibians at wetlands. The Web site is terms 
Frogwatch USA. Information will be used by scientists and federal, 
state, and local agencies to identify wetlands showing significant 
declines in populations of amphibians.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 3,625 hours.
    Affected Public: Primarily U.S. residents.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the survey, 
contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, 
telephone [phone], or see the website at www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/
frogwatch/.

    Dated: June 16, 1999.
Denny Fenn,
Chief Biologist.
[FR Doc. 99-16270 Filed 6-25-99; 8:45 am]
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