[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 115 (Thursday, June 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 30093-30094] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-14951] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service 30 Day Notice of Submission to OMB; Opportunity for Public Comment AGENCY: National Park Service, Department of Interior. ACTION: Notice of submission to OMB and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [[Page 30094]] (Public Law 104-13, 44 U.S.C., Chapter 3507 (a)(1)((D)) the National Park Service invites public comments on a proposed information collection request (ICR), which has been submitted to OMB for approval. Comments are invited on: (1) the need for the information including whether the information has practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the reporting burden estimate; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ICR: To identify characteristics, use patterns, perceptions and preferences of visitors at Isle Royale National Park. Results will be used by managers in ongoing planning and management to improve services, protect resources and better serve the visitors. DATES: Public comments will be accepted for thirty days from the date listed at the top of this page in the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Send comments to David W. Lime, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Cooperative Park Studies Unit, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota, 115 Green Hall 1530 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. All responses to this notice will be summarized and given to OMB. All comments will become a matter of public record. Copies of the proposed ICR requirement can be obtained from David W. Lime, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Cooperative Park Studies Unit, Department of Forest Resources, University of Minnesota, 115 Green Hall 1530 N. Cleveland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. For further information contact Dave Lime, 612-624-2250. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Isle Royale National Park Visitor Use Study. Form: none. OMB Number: Expiration date: Type of request: visitor use survey. Description of need: for Park planning and management. Description of respondents: Individuals who visit Isle Royale National Park. Estimated annual reporting burden: 187 burden hours. Estimated average burden hours per questionnaire: 20 minutes. Estimated average burden hours per onsite interview: 4 minutes (for half study population). Estimted average number of respondents: 500. Estimated frequency of response: once. Dated: June 4, 1996. Terry N. Tesar, Information Collection Clearance Officer, Audit and Accountability Team Office, National Park Service. [FR Doc. 96-14951 Filed 6-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-70-M