[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 30951]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11367]


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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 to extend 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: Earthquake Report.
    OMB approval number: 1028-0048.
    Abstract: Respondents supply information on the effects of the 
shaking from a earthquake--on themselves personally, buildings and 
their effects, other man-made structures, and ground effects such as 
faulting or landslides. This information will be used in the study of 
the hazards from earthquakes and used to compile and publish the annual 
USGS publication ``United States Earthquakes''.
    Bureau form number: 9-3013.
    Frequency: After each earthquake.
    Description of respondents: State and local employees; and, the 
general public.
    Estimated completion time: 0.1 hours.
    Annual responses: 750.
    Annual burden hours: 75 hours.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack 703-648-7313.

    Dated: April 23, 2002.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology.
[FR Doc. 02-11367 Filed 5-7-02; 8:45 am]
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