[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 11691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-6016]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Proposed 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 will 
be 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 60 days directly to the Bureau Clearance Officer, U.S. 
Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.
    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: Consolidated Consumers' Report.
    Current OMB approval number: 1032-0084.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic consumption data of 12 metals and ferroalloys, some of which 
are considered strategic and critical. This information will be 
published as monthly and annual reports for use by Government agencies, 
industry, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: 6-1109-MA.
    Frequency: Monthly and Annually.
    Description of respondents: Consumers of ferrous and related 
metals.
    Annual Responses: 2,923.
    Annual burden hours: 2,192.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
Kenneth W. Mlynarski,
Acting Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 98-6016 Filed 3-9-98; 8:45 am]
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