[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 69 (Friday, April 10, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17886-17887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-9439]


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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 revising and 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: Ferrous Metals Surveys.
    Current OMB approval number: 1032-0006.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on ferrous and related metals. 
This information will be published as monthly and annual reports for 
use by Government agencies, industry, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (18 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly and Annual.

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    Description of respondents: Producers and consumers of ferrous and 
related metals.
    Annual Responses: 3,560.
    Annual burden hours: 1,997.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 98-9439 Filed 4-9-98; 8:45 am]
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