[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 73 (Friday, April 14, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 20196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9277]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request revising and extending the collection of information 
listed 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 USGS Clearance 
Officer at the phone number listed below. Comments and suggestions on 
the requirement should be made within 60 days directly to the USGS 
Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, 
VA 20192.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments regarding the 
proposed information collection as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the USGS, including whether the 
information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of the USGS estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    3. The utility, quality, 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: Mine, Development, and Minerals Information Supplement.
    Current OMB approval number: 1028-0060.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production, exploration, and mine development data on nonfuel 
mineral commodities. This information will be published as an Annual 
Report for use by Government agencies, industry, and the general 
public.
    Bureau form number: 9-4000-A.
    Frequency: Annual.
    Description of respondents: Nonfuel Mineral Producers and 
Exploration Operations.
    Annual Responses: 337.
    Annual burden hours: 253.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

Keith L. Harris,
Acting Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 00-9277 Filed 4-13-00; 8:45 am]
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