[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 223 (Monday, November 18, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 58673]
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[FR Doc No: 96-29430]


      
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Extension of Currently Approved Information Collection for Timber 
Sale Operating Plans

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Forest Service announces its intent to request an extension of a 
currently approved information collection for the agency's timber sale 
operating plans. Forest Service timber sale contracts require 
purchasers to prepare these operating plans.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 17, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to: Director, Timber 
Management, MAIL STOP 1105, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, 
Washington, D.C. 20090-6090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rex Baumback, Timber Management Staff, 
at (202) 205-0855.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Description of Information Collection

    The following describes the information collection to be extended:
    Title: Timber Sale Operating Plans.
    OMB Number: 0596-0086.
    Expiration Date of Approval: March 31, 1997.
    Type of Request: Extension of a previously approved information 
collection.
    Abstract: The information collected is used by the agency to plan 
the agency timber sale contract administration workload and to 
determine whether timber sale purchasers have had scheduled operations 
delayed and are, therefore, eligible for an extension of the contract 
termination date. Respondents are National Forest System timber sale 
purchasers who prepare a chart or letter within 60 days of a timber 
sale contract award, and annually thereafter until the contract has 
been completed. The timber sale purchaser outlines time frames and 
methods of accomplishing road construction, timber harvesting, and 
other contract requirements.
    The information is required by timber sale contract provisions in 
the 2400-6, Timber Sale Contract, and 2400-6T, Timber Sale Contract.
    Data gathered in this information collection is not available from 
other sources.
    Estimate of Burden: 30 minutes per response.
    Type of Respondents: Individuals, large and small businesses, and 
corporations purchasing National Forest timber sales.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000 per year.
    Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.5.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,750.
    The agency invites comments on the following: (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 this 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of 
information, 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 respondents, including the use of 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology.

Use of Comments

    All comments received in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also 
become a matter of public record.

    Dated: November 8, 1996.
Valdis E. Mezainis,
Acting Chief.
[FR Doc. 96-29430 Filed 11-15-96; 8:45 am]
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