[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51290-51291]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-19903]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. 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 contracting 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 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: 1028-0053.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on

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nonferrous and related metals. This information will be published as 
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for use by Government agencies, 
industry, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (32 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual.
    Description of respondents: Producers and Consumers of nonferrous 
and related metals.
    Annual Responses: 5,897.
    Annual burden hours: 4,791.
    Bureau of clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.

John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 02-19903 Filed 8-6-02; 8:45 am]
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