[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 24764] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-12225] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Mapping Agency Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Defense Mapping Agency, DOD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Mapping Agency announces the proposed extension of a currently approved public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques for other forms of information. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 15, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed extension should be sent to the Chief of Staff Administrative Policy (CSA), Defense Mapping Agency, mail stop A-25, 8613 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-2137. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the above address or call CSA, (703) 275-8456. Title, Associated Form, and OMB Control Number: Notice to Mariners Marine Information Report and Suggestion Sheet, DMA Form 8260-3, OMB control number 0704-0211. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to keep marine information products and services up-to-date for navigation safety. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit; Federal agencies or employees. Annual Burden Hours: 130. Number of Respondents: 520. Responses Per Respondent: 1. Average Burden Per Response: 0.25 hour. Frequency: On occasion. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Summary of Information Collection Respondents are mariners. Respondents identify inconsistencies, discrepancies or inadequacies of the nautical products. Data is analyzed and stored by personnel in the Navigation Information and Services Department. If the information was not collected, it could mean lack of data for accurate navigational charts, publications, and services and could jeopardize maritime safety. Dated: May 10, 1996. Patricia L. Toppings, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 96-12225 Filed 5-15-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M