[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26206-26207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12562]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO-350-4210-01]


Reinstatement of Information Collection on Indian Allotments; OMB 
Approval No. 1004-0023

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces its intention to request 
reinstatement of approval for the collection of information from those 
persons who are applying for conveyance of public land under the 
General Allotment Act of 1887. Section 4 of that Act provides for 
issuing a deed to eligible Indians who are entitled to an allotment of 
public lands. The BLM uses the information collected on the Indian 
Allotment Application Form (Form 2530-1) to determine eligibility and 
identify legal information to assist in conveying title to the applied-
for lands.

DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received 
by July 13, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Commenters may hand-deliver comments to the Bureau of Land 
Management, Administrative Record, Room 401, 1620 L St., NW, 
Washington, D.C., or mail comments to: Bureau of Land Management, 
Administrative Record, 1849 C St., NW, Mail Stop 401LS, Washington, 
D.C. 20240. Commenters may transmit comments electronically by way of 
the Internet to WOC[email protected]. Please include ``Attn.: 1004-
0023'' in your message. Comments will be available for public 
inspection at the L Street address during regular business hours (7:45 
am. to 4:15 pm), Monday through Friday, except holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Gammon, (202) 452-7777.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8(d), BLM is 
required to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning 
a proposed collection of information to solicit comments on: (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 the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection, 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 those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Any individual seeking to acquire an allotment must make an 
application and provide information essential to complying with law, 
regulations, and procedures. Information is collected on Form 2530-1. 
Specific items on the form are as follows: Items 1-5 identify the 
applicant, mailing address, and, if appropriate, the minor child for 
whom the application is filed. Item 6 describes the land for which the 
application is filed. Item 7 requires the listing of prior allotments. 
Items 8 indicates whether the applicant or the minor child placed any 
improvements on the described land. Item 10 tells whether the applicant 
or minor child claims a bona fide settlement. Item 11 describes the 
manner in which settlement was made on the described land. Item 12 asks 
if the required petition for classification has been attached to the 
application. Specifically, completing Items 6 through 12 is necessary 
to determine the eligibility of the applicant/minor and the validity of 
the claim. Any eligible individual desiring an allotment of public 
lands must file a fully completed application. Items 6 through 12 are 
justified pursuant to the requirements of the regulations at 43 CFR 
Subparts 2530 and 2531. Section 4 of the Act provides that a patent 
cannot be issued unless a completed application form has been received 
by BLM. If the information required by 43 CFR Subpart 2531 were

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not collected, BLM would not be able to carry out the mandate of 
section 4 of the Act.
    Based on its experience in administering the regulations at 43 CFR 
Part 2530, BLM estimates that the public reporting burden for the 
information collection is 30 minutes per application. The respondents 
are individuals who seek to acquire public lands for Indian allotment 
purposes per the Act. The frequency of response is once per 
application. The BLM estimates that approximately 10 Indian allotment 
applications will be filed annually, for a total of 5 burden hours. 
Copies of Form 2530-1 may be obtained by contacting the individual 
under ``For Further Information Contact.''
    All responses to the notice will be summarized and included in the 
request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will 
also become part of the public record.

    Dated: May 4, 1998.
Carole J. Smith,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Collection Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-12562 Filed 5-11-98; 8:45 am]
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