[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 222 (Friday, November 15, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 58588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-29236]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey


Biological Resources Division; Request for Public Comments on 
Proposed Information Collection

ACTION: In accordance with OMB regulations 5 CFR 1320, pursuant to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)), this notice 
requests public comments on proposed survey of anglers prior to OMB 
review.

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SUMMARY: This notice seeks to satisfy the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) requirement that all agencies developing proposed 
collections of information provide a 60 day public notification period 
for the purpose of soliciting comments on proposed collection of 
information, as specified under OMB regulations 5 CFR part 1320 
relating the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection of 
information referred herein applies to the public survey of a sample of 
anglers nationwide during the months of February, March, and April 
1997. The purpose of this survey is to obtain information about anglers 
preferences, behaviors, motivations, and satisfactions with fishing 
opportunities that can be used by fisheries management agencies to 
develop fisheries management plans to enhance angler retention. 
Specific public comments are requested as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions on 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 to 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.
    Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    Frequency: One time only.
    Estimated Burden Hours: 6,667 hours.
    Proposed Dates: February 1-April 30, 1997.
    Needs and Uses: To provide State and Federal fisheries management 
agencies with information that can be used to develop fisheries 
management plans or angler education programs that will improve angler 
satisfaction with fishing opportunities.
    Affected Public: Randomly selected individuals who are members of 
North American Fishing Club.
    For Further Information Contact: To obtain copies of the survey and 
to submit comments on this information collection, contact the Bureau 
clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 208 National Center, 12201 
Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, telephone (703) 648-
7313.

    Dated: November 8, 1996.
Dennis B. Fenn,
Chief Biologist.
[FR Doc. 96-29236 Filed 11-14-96; 8:45 am]
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