[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 222 (Thursday, November 16, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 69322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29392]



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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: Understanding Visitor Uses, Motives and Benefits at 
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
    OMB approval number: New collection.
    Abstract:  Respondents supply information through a mailed survey 
and onsite interviews on (1) their motivations for visiting Sherburne 
National Wildlife Refuge; (2) desired experiences and benefits they 
receive from Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge; (3) attitudes and 
perceptions of various management issues on Sherburne National Wildlife 
Refuge, and (4) the management actions and objectives they prefer for 
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. This information will be used to 
help improve the management and operation of Sherburne National 
Wildlife Refuge.
    Bureau form number: Various.
    Frequency: One time (2001).
    Description of respondents: Visitors to Sherburne National Wildlife 
Refuge in the state of Minnesota.
    Estimated completion time: 0.33 hours (20 minutes).
    Annual responses: 1000.
    Annual burden hours: 330.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack 703-648-7313.

    Dated: November 8, 2000.
Susan Haseltine,
Chief Scientist for Biology.
[FR Doc. 00-29392 Filed 11-15-00; 8:45 am]
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