[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 74 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 18793-18794] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-9904] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [WO-350-1430-00; OMB Approval Number 1004-0011] Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted the proposed collection of information listed below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). On March [[Page 18794]] 27, 1996, BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (61 FR 13515) requesting comment on this proposed collection. The comment period ended on May 28, 1996. BLM received no comments from the public in response to that notice. Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the BLM clearance officer at the telephone number listed below. OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration your comments and suggestions on the requirements should be made within 30 days directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk Officer (1004-0011), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20503, telephone (202) 395-7340. Please provide a copy of your comments to the BLM Clearance Officer (WO-630), 1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 401 LS, Washington, D.C. 20240. Nature of Comments We specifically request your comments on the following: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of the Bureau of Land Management, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. The accuracy of BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 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 collecting the information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other forms of technology. Title: Color-of-title Tax Levy and Payment Record (43 CFR 2540). OMB approval number: 1004-0011. Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to renew the approval of an information collection for an existing rule at 43 CFR 2540. That rule provides for the issuance of a land patent (deed) to eligible individuals, groups, or corporations who believe they have a valid claim to public lands under color-of-title. Respondents supply identifying information to be used by the agency to determine validity of a color-of-title claim and aid in the documentation of tax payments in support of the color-of-title application to public lands. Bureau Form Number: 2540-3. Frequency: Once. Description of Respondents: Individuals applying for a color-of- title claim to public lands. Estimated completion time: 1 hour. Annual Responses: 9. Annual Burden Hours: 9. Collection Clearance Officer: Carole Smith, 202-452-0367. Dated: March 12, 1997. Dr. Annetta L. Cheek, Manager, Regulatory Affairs Group. [FR Doc. 97-9904 Filed 4-16-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-84-P