[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 119 (Monday, June 22, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33944-33945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16506]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection 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. OMB has up to 60 days to approve or 
disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30

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days; therefore, public comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 
days in order to assure their maximum consideration.
    Comments and suggestions on the requirement should be made directly 
to the Desk Office for the Interior Department, Office of Information 
and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington DC 
20503 and 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: Repsondents 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: 9-4117-MA.
    Frequency: Monthly and Annually.
    Description of Respondents: Consumers of ferrorus and related 
metals.
    Annual Responses: 2,923.
    Annual Burden Hours: 2,192.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 98-16506 Filed 6-19-98; 8:45 am]
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