[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 243 (Monday, December 18, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 79118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-32097]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[OR-057-1040-PH-GP1-0020]


OMB Approval Number 1004-XXXX; Information Collection Submitted 
to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has submitted the proposed 
collection of information listed below to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) On August 3, 2000, BLM published 
a notice in the Federal Register (65 FR 47796) requesting comment on 
this proposed collection. The comment period ended on October 2, 2000. 
BLM received no comments from the public in response to that notice. 
Copies of the proposed collection of information and related forms and 
explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the BLM clearance 
officer at the telephone number listed below.
    OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may 
respond after 30 days. For maximum consideration your comments and 
suggestions on the requirement should be made within 30 days directly 
to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Department Desk 
Officer (1004-NEW), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Washington, D.C. 20503. Please provide a copy of your comments to the 
Bureau Clearance Officer (WO-630), 1849 C St., N.W., Mail Stop 401 LS, 
Washington, D.C. 20240.

Nature of Comments

    We specifically request your comments on the following:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper functioning of the Bureau of Land Management, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 
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 collecting the information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
    Title: Bureau of Land Management's Program Evaluation for the 
National Riparian Service Team and Extended Riparian Network, OMB 
approval number: 1004-NEW.
    Abstract: The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a new 
information collection for the purpose of conducting a program 
evaluation for the National Riparian Service Team (NRST) and the 
extended reparian network. The BLM will conduct surveys and interviews 
of individuals who work within or receive services from the interagency 
NRST or the extended riparian network. The information will allow the 
BLM to measure satisfaction and program effectiveness, and comply with 
the requirements and spirit of the Government Performance and Results 
Act of 1993 and Executive Order No. 12862. Questions will address the 
following areas: (1) Satisfaction with the team as a facilitator of 
cooperative riparian restoration/management; (2) program effectiveness 
(e.g., on-the-ground implementation and/or achievement of interim steps 
toward implementation of riparian management strategies; impact of 
thought process, PFC as a tool for creating a common vocabulary, for 
facilitating effective cooperation); and (3) general demographic 
information.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency: Once every other year (biennial).
    Description of Respondents: The respondents will be individuals who 
work with or receive services from the National Riparian Service Team 
or the extended riparian network, including: Federal, State, Local and 
Tribal Government employees; individuals affiliated with non-profit 
organizations; and members of the general public. Estimated completion 
time: (survey) 25 minutes/.42 hours per respondent (500 respondents), 
and (interview) 45 minutes/.75 hours per respondent (40 respondents).
    Annual Responses: 540 (bennial).
    Filing Fee Per Response: None.
    Annual Burden Hours: 250 (biennial).
    Bureau Clearance Officer: Michael Schwartz, 202-452-5033.

    Dated: October 26, 2000.
Michael Schwartz,
BLM Information Collection Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-32097 Filed 12-15-00; 8:45 am]
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