[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 150 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 40711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19363]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


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

    A request extending the collection of information has been 
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. OMB has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the 
information collection but may respond after 30 days; therefore, public 
comments should be submitted to OMB within 30 days in order to assure 
their maximum consideration. Comments and suggestions on the 
requirement should be made directly to the Desk Officer for the 
Interior Department, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 and 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: Consolidated Consumer's Report.
    Current OMB approval number: 1028-0070.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic consumption data of 12 metals and ferroalloys, some of which 
are considered strategic and critical. This information will be 
published as Annual Reports, Mineral Industry Surveys, and in Mineral 
Commodity Summaries for use by Government agencies, industry, and the 
general public.
    Bureau form number: 9-4117-MA.
    Frequency: Monthly and Annual.
    Description of respondents: Consumers of ferrous and related 
metals.
    Annual Response: 3,670.
    Annual burden hours: 2,753.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.

    Dated: July 27, 2001.
Kenneth W. Mlynarski,
Acting Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 01-19363 Filed 8-2-01; 8:45 am]
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