[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 27292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-12614]


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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

    The proposal for the collection of information described 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 proposal should be 
made within 60 days directly to the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. 
Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, 
Reston, Virginia, 20192, telephone (703) 648-7313.

    Specific public comments are requested as to:

    1. whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions on the bureaus, 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 quality, utility, 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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement.

    OMB approval number: 1028-0051.

    Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake prediction to earth-science data and information essential 
to mitigate earthquake losses. This information will be used as the 
basis for selection and award of projects meeting the program 
objectives. Annual or final reports are required on each selected 
performances.

    Bureau form number: None.

    Frequency: Annual proposals, annual or final reports.

    Description of respondents: Educational institutions, profit and 
non-profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State 
governments.

    Annual responses: 320.

    Annual burden hours: 11,400 hours.

    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

    Dated: May 7, 1999.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Chief Geologist.
[FR Doc. 99-12614 Filed 5-18-99; 8:45 am]
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