[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 21, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 39170]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-18555]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


United States Geological Survey Government Performance and 
Results Act Strategic Plan; Comment Solicitation

AGENCY: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.
    The U.S. Geological Survey is the Nation's largest water, earth, 
and biological science and civilian mapping agency. The USGS works in 
cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country to 
provide reliable, impartial scientific information to resource 
managers, planners, and other customers. This information is gathered 
in every State by USGS scientists to minimize the loss of life and 
property from natural disasters; contribute to the sound conservation, 
as well as the economic and physical development of the Nation's 
natural resources; and enhance the quality of life by monitoring water, 
biological energy, and mineral resources.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 
requires that agencies update and revise their strategic plans at least 
every 3 years, with the first revision due in 2000. The GPRA also 
states that agencies must consult with the Congress and solicit and 
consider the views and suggestions of other parties that could be 
affected by or be interested in the agency's plan during the plan's 
development. USGS has refocused its strategic plan over the past year 
and would welcome comments from interested parties before finalizing 
the revisions.
    USGS is continuing to consult with customers and stakeholders and 
will provide several public forums for interested parties to provide 
input during the revision of the strategic plan, including:
     Electronic input: Comments may be provided through the 
USGS web site, at the URL provided in the Supplementary Information 
section.
     Paper input: Comments may be provided with written 
correspondence to the address cited in the Address section.
     Public meetings: USGS may hold public consultation 
sessions as described in the Supplementary Information section.

DATES: Please provide comments electronically or on paper no later than 
August 31, 1999, and any expressions of interest in USGS holding public 
consultation sessions by August 16, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Ms. Anne Kinsinger, Chief, Office 
of Program Planning and Coordination, U.S. Geological Survey, 107 
National Center, Reston, VA 20192. Send E-mail comments to 
StratP[email protected]. Contact Ms. Anne Kinsinger at (703) 648-4451.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Strategic Plan Availability: See the USGS web site at http:/
www.usgs.gov/stratplan to access pdf files of the USGS GPRA Strategic 
Plan, as well as Annual Performance Plans for Fiscal Years 1999 and 
2000. If you do not have electronic access, please request a copy of 
the plan from Ms. Kinsinger (see the Addresses section).
    Public Consultation Sessions: USGS will hold public consultation 
sessions in early September if there is sufficient interest. Interested 
parties should reply to the addresses in the Addresses section on later 
than August 16, 1999. Session participants should be familiar with the 
plan. The intent of the sessions will be to have free-flowing 
discussions about the direction and goals established in the strategic 
plan and to hear suggestions and expectations for the final revision. 
USGS will establish logistics after expressions of interests have been 
received, and will notify respondents of dates, locations, and times no 
later than August 31, 1999.

    Dated: July 14, 1999.
Charles G. Groat,
Director, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 99-18555 Filed 7-20-99; 8:45 am]
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