[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30533-30534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14407]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Collection of Water Delivery and Electric Service Data for the
Operation of Irrigation and Power Projects and Systems: Proposed
Collection of Water Delivery and Electric Service Data; Comment Request
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites
comments on two information collection requests which will be renewed.
The two collections are Electrical Service Application, 1076-0021, and
Water Request, 1076-0141.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 9, 1999, to be
assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Branch of Irrigation, Power, and Safety of Dams, 1849 C Street, NW,
Mail Stop 4513-MIB, Washington, DC 20240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested persons may obtain copies
of the information collection requests without charge by contacting
Ross Mooney, 202-208-5480, facsimile number: 202-219-1255, or E-mail:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 provides
an opportunity for interested parties to comment on proposed
information collection requests. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Branch
of Irrigation, Power, and Safety of Dams is proceeding with this public
comment period as the first step in obtaining a normal information
collection clearance from OMB. Each requests contain (1) type of
review, (2) title, (3) summary of the collection, (4) respondents, (5)
frequency of collection, (6) reporting and record keeping requirements.
Water Request
Type of review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Title: Water Request, 25 CFR 171.
Summary: In order for irrigators to receive water deliveries,
information is needed by the BIA to operate and maintain its irrigation
projects and fulfill reporting requirements. Section 171.7 of 25 CFR
part 171, [Irrigation] Operation and Maintenance, specifies the
information collection requirement. Water users must apply for water
delivery. The information to be
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collected includes name, water delivery location, time and date of
requested water delivery, duration of water delivery, rate of water
flow, number of acres irrigated, crop statistics, and other operational
information identified in the local administrative manuals. Collection
of this information is currently authorized under an approval by OMB
(OMB Control No. 1076-0141). All information is collected at least
annually from each water user with a response required each time
irrigation water is provided. Annual reporting and record keeping
burdens for this collection of information are estimated to average 8
minutes per request. There is a range of one to ten requests from each
irrigation water user each season with an average of five responses per
respondent. For all five responses, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information, the total per respondent is 40 minutes. The
total number of respondents is estimated at 10,300 per year. Thus, the
total annual reporting and record keeping burden for this collection is
estimated to be 6,867 hours.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: BIA Irrigation Project Water Users.
Total Respondents: 10,300.
Total Annual Responses: 51,500.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,867 hours.
Electric Service Application
Type of review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Title: Electric Service Application, 25 CFR 175.
Summary: In order for electric power consumers to be served,
information is needed by the BIA to operate and maintain its electric
power utilities and fulfill reporting requirements. Section 175.22 of
25 CFR part 175, Indian electric power utilities, specifies the
information collection requirements. Power consumers must apply for
electric service. The information to be collected includes name,
electric service location, and other operational information identified
in the local administrative manuals. Collection of this information is
currently authorized under an approval by OMB (OMB Control No. 1076-
0021). All information is collected from each electric power consumer.
Annual reporting and record keeping burdens for this collection of
information are estimated to average 30 minutes for each response for
3,000 respondents, including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Thus, the total annual reporting and record keeping burden for this
collection is estimated to be 1,500 hours.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: BIA Electric Power Consumers.
Total Respondents: 3,000.
Total Annual Responses: 3,000.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500 hours.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs solicits comments in order to:
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the bureau,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the bureau's estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and,
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond.
Any public comments will be addressed in the Bureau of Indian
Affairs' submission of the information collect request to the Office of
Management and Budget.
Dated: May 24, 1999.
Kevin Gover,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-14407 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am]
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