[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 150 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40711-40712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-19364]


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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

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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: Ferrous Metals Surveys.
    Current OMB approval number: 1028-0068.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on ferrous and related metals. 
This information will be published as monthly and annual reports for 
use by Government agencies, industry, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (17 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly and Annual.
    Description of respondents: Producers and Consumers of ferrous and 
related metals.
    Annual Responses: 3,479.
    Annual burden hours: 1,970.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.

    Dated: May 24, 2001.
K.W. Mlynarksi,
Acting Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 01-19364 Filed 8-2-01; 8:45 am]
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