[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 185 (Thursday, September 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 51090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25592]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management
[WO-250-1220-00]


Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and 
Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OMB Approval 
Number 1004-019

    The proposal for 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, related forms, 
and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's 
Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. One June 26, 1998, 
BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 34918) requesting 
comments on the proposed collection. The comment period closed on 
August 25, 1998. BLM received no comments from the public in response 
to that request. OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 
days but may respond within 30 days. For maximum consideration, your 
comments and suggestions on the requirement should be made directly to 
the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Desk Officer (1004-0119), 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20503. 
Please provide a copy of your comments to the Bureau Clearance Officer 
(WO-630), Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C St., N.W., mail Stop 401 
LS, Washington, D.C. 20240.

    Nature of Comments: We specifically request your comments on the 
following:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for BLM's 
proper functioning, including whether or not the information will have 
practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions 
used;
    3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
    4. How to minimize the burden of collecting the information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical or other forms of information technology.
    Abstract: Respondents supply identifying information and data on 
proposed commercial, competitive, or individual recreational use, 
respectively, when required, to determine eligibility for a permit. 
This information allows the Bureau of Land Management to authorize 
requested use and determine appropriate fees. This information will 
also be used to tabulate recreation use data for the annual Federal 
Recreation Fee Report as required by the Land and Water Conservation 
Act.
    Bureau Form Number: 8370-1.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Recreation visitors to areas of the 
public lands, and related waters, where special recreation permits are 
required.
    Estimated Completion Time: .5 hours.
    Annual Responses: 31,000.
    Annual Burden Hours: 15,500.
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole Smith 202-452-0367.

    Dated: August 26, 1998.
Carole J. Smith,
Bureau of Land Management, Information Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-25592 Filed 9-23-98; 8:45 am]
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