[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 131 (Thursday, July 9, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37130-37131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-18195]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Request for Public Comments on Information Collection Submitted
to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork
Reduction Act
A request revising and extending the collection of information
listed 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 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, 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: Ferrous Metals Surveys.
Current OMB approval number: 1032-0006.
Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with
domestic production and consumption data on ferrous and related metals.
This information will be published as monthly and annual reports for
use by Government agencies, industry, and the general public.
Bureau form numbers: Various (18 forms).
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Frequency: Monthly and Annual.
Description of respondents: Producers and consumers of ferrous and
related metals.
Annual Responses: 3,560.
Annual burden hours: 1,997.
Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 98-18195 Filed 7-8-98; 8:45 am]
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