[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 151 (Friday, August 6, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 42958]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-20264]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Request for Public Comments on Proposed 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 the Desk Officer for the
Interior Department, Office of Information and Regulartory 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, Virgina, 20192.
Specific public comments are requested as to:
1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of 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 the 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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Announcement.
OMB approval number: 1028-0051.
Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in
earthquake hazards and earthquake prediction to earth-science data and
information essential to mitigate losses. This information will be used
as the basis for selection and award of projects meeting the program
objectives. Annual or final reports are required on each selected
performances.
Bureau form number: None.
Frequency: Annaul proposals, annual or final reports.
Description of respondents: Educational institutions, profit and
non-profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State
governments.
Annual responses: 300.
Annual burden hours: 12,000 hours.
Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.
Dated: July 30, 1999.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Chief Geologist.
[FR Doc. 99-20264 Filed 8-5-99; 8:45 am]
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