[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 144 (Monday, July 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44354-44355]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-19101]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. 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 of the bureau, 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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement.
    OMB approval number: 1028-0051.
    Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake hazards and earthquake prediction to earth-science data and 
information essential to mitigate earthquake losses. This information 
will be used as the basis for selection and award of projects meeting 
the program objectives. Annual or final reports are required on each 
selected performance.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Frequency: Annual proposals, annual or final reports.
    Description of respondents: Educational institutions, profit and 
non-profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State 
governments.
    Annual responses: 370.
    Annual burden hours: 12,800 hours.

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    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

    Dated: July 14, 2003.
Frances W. Pierce,
Acting Associate Director for Geology.
[FR Doc. 03-19101 Filed 7-25-03; 8:45 am]
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