[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 38 (Friday, February 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-4502]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Biological Resources Division; Request for Public Comments on 
Information Collection To Be Submitted to OMB for Review Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

    A proposal for the information collection 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 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.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments 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: North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP).
    Current OMB Approval Number: New collection.

SUMMARY: The collection of information referred herein applied to a 
World-Wide Web site that permits individuals to submit records of the 
number of calling amphibians at survey routes. The Web site is termed 
NAAMP. Information will be used by scientists and federal, state, and 
local agencies to monitor amphibian populations and detect population 
trends.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 5000.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 20,000 hours.
    Affected Public: Primarily U.S. residents.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the survey, 
contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, 
telephone (703) 648-7313, or see the website at www.mpl-pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibs.html.

    Dated: February 11, 2000.
Denny Fenn,
Chief Biologist.
[FR Doc. 00-4502 Filed 2-24-00; 8:45 am]
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