[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37281-37282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-18066]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO-350-4210-01]


Reinstatement of Currently Approved Information Collection; OMB 
Approval Number 1004-0023

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing its intention to request 
reinstatement of approval for the collection of information from those 
persons who are applying for conveyance of public land under the 
General Allotment Act. Section 4 of the General Allotment Act of 
February 8, 1887, as amended, provides for the issuance of a deed to 
eligible Indians who are entitled to an allotment of public lands. The 
information collected on the Indian Allotment Application (Form 2530-1) 
is used by the BLM to determine eligibility and identify legal 
information to assist in the conveyance of title.

DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received 
by September 16, 1996 to be considered.

ADDRESSES: Commenters may hand-deliver comments to the Bureau of Land 
Management, Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L St., NW., 
Washington, DC; or mail comments to the Bureau of Land Management, 
Administrative Record, Room 401LS, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 
20240. Commenters may transmit comments electronically via the Internet 
to [email protected]. Please include ``Attn: 1004-0023'' in 
your message. Comments will be available for public review at the L 
Street address during regular business hours (7:45 A.M. to 4:15 P.M., 
Monday through Friday).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl C. Gammon, (202) 452-7777.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8(d), BLM is 
required to provide 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning a 
proposed collection of information to solicit comments on (a) whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the 
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, including 
the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Any individual seeking to acquire an allotment must make 
application and provide information essential to compliance with law, 
regulations, and procedures. Information is collected on

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Form 2530-1. The following is an explanation of specific items of 
information requested pursuant to 43 CFR 2531: Items 1 through 5 
identify the applicant, mailing address, and if necessary, the minor 
child for whom the application is filed. Item 6 describes the land for 
which the application is filed. Item 7 requires the listing of prior 
allotments. Item 8 indicates whether the applicant or the minor child 
placed any improvements on the described land. Item 10 tells whether 
the applicant or minor child claim a bona fide settlement. Item 11 
describes the manner in which settlement was made on the described 
land. Item 12 asks if the required petition for classification has been 
attached to the application. Specifically, completion of Items 6 
through 12 is necessary in order to determine the eligibility of the 
applicant/minor and the validity of the claim. Any eligible individual 
desiring an allotment of public lands must file a fully completed 
application. Items 6 through 12 are justified pursuant to the 
requirements of 43 CFR 2530 and 2531. Section 4 of the Act of February 
8, 1887 provides that a patent cannot be issued unless a completed 
application form has been received by BLM. If the information required 
by 43 CFR 2531 was not collected, the BLM would be unable to carry out 
the mandate of Section 4 of the Act of February 8, 1887.
    Based on its experience administering the regulations at 43 CFR 
Part 2530, BLM estimates that the public reporting burden for the 
information collection is .5 hours per application. The respondents are 
individuals who seek to acquire public lands pursuant to the General 
Allotment Act of February 8, 1887, as amended. The frequency of 
response is one per application. BLM estimates that approximately 50 
Indian Allotment Applications will be filed annually for a total burden 
of 25 hours. Copies of Form 2530-1 may be obtained by contacting the 
individual named under For Further Information Contact.
    All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
also become part of the public record.

    Dated: July 11, 1996.
Annetta L. Cheek,
Chief, Regulatory Management Team.
[FR Doc. 96-18066 Filed 7-16-96; 8:45 am]
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