[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 6, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 40847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-19993]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


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. Comments and suggestions on the proposal 
should be made directly to the Bureau clearance officer and to the 
Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1028-
0051), Washington, DC 20503.
    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 earthquake 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: Annual 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: 500.
    Annual burden hours: 17,200 hours.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

    Dated: June 4, 1996.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Chief Geologist.
[FR Doc. 96-19993 Filed 8-5-96; 8:45 am]
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