94-19049. Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation

 

Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    The proposal for the collection of information reproduced 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). An expedited review has been requested in accordance with the Act, 
since allowing for the normal review period would adversely affect the 
public interest for the reasons given below. Approval has been 
requested by July 30, 1994. Comments and suggestions on the proposal 
should be made directly to the bureau clearance officer listed below 
and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project 
(1006-XXXX), Washington DC 20503; Telephone [phone].
    Title: Glen Canyon Environmental Studies Passive-Use Values Study.
    OMB Approval Number: 1006-XXXX.
    Abstract: Individuals who may not physically use certain unique or 
significant resources may hold some value for their existence and 
preservation. Passive-use or non-use economic value is a monetary 
measure of this value. Studies completed under the Glen Canyon 
Environmental Studies Program have shown that the operation of Glen 
Canyon Dam affects downstream natural and cultural resources in Glen 
Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park. If 
individuals hold passive-use value for resources affected by the timing 
and amount of the releases from the dam, the magnitude of these values 
could be influenced by changes in the way the dam is operated. A small 
(pilot) test survey was completed earlier (OMB clearance number 1006-
0013). Data obtained during the pilot test supported the hypothesis 
that members of the general public hold passive-use value for these 
resources and that the magnitude of these values may change across 
operational alternatives. A full scale (final) survey is now proposed. 
Information for the final survey will be collected from a random sample 
of the U.S. population in an effort to quantify passive-use value for a 
range of dam operation strategies. This information will be available 
for use by decision makers as they assess the trade-offs between 
recreation benefits, power production benefits, and passive-use 
benefits associated with different strategies for operating Glen Canyon 
Dam.
    Reason for Expedited Review: Data collected under this information 
has been requested for possible consideration in reaching a Record of 
Decision on the final Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement 
(GCDEIS). The Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992 stipulates the 
completion of the final GCDEIS by October 30, 1994. In order to meet 
this schedule, it will be necessary to begin survey administration as 
soon as clearance is obtained.
    Frequency: Once.
    Description of Respondents: Residents of the U.S., aged 18 or more.
    Estimated Completion Time: \1/2\ hour.
    Responses: 5,950.
    Burden Hours: 2,975.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Larry Schulz, 303-236-6769.

    Dated: July 13, 1994.
Murlin Coffey,
Chief, Supply and Services Division.
[FR Doc. 94-19049 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]
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