[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 210 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 58743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28793]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request extending the collection of information listed 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 requirement 
should be made within 30 days directly to the Desk Officer for the 
Interior Department, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, Washington DC 20503.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments regarding the 
proposed information collection as to:
    1. whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the bureau, 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 utility, quality, 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.
    Title: Mine, Development, and Mineral Exploration Supplement.
    Current OMB approval number: 1032-0081.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production, exploration, and mine development data on nonfuel 
mineral commodities. This information will be published as an Annual 
Report for use by Government agencies, industry, and the general 
public.
    Bureau form number: 9-3075.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Description of respondents: Nonfuel Mineral Producers, Exploration 
and Development Operations.
    Annual Responses: 874.
    Annual burden hours: 437
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 97-28793 Filed 10-29-97; 8:45 am]
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