[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 162 (Thursday, August 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 50548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21432]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be 
Submitted to OMB for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request to reinstate the information collection 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 may be obtained 
by contacting the Bureau 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.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments 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 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, electronic, 
mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
    Title: North American Bird Banding Program--Application for Federal 
Bird Banding Permit.
    Previous OMB Approval Number: 1018-0017.
    Summary: In accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and 
subsequent treaties with other countries, the trapping and marking of 
wild migratory birds must be monitored. To accomplish this mandate, 
federal permits are required to trap and mark. The permit is required 
for persons who trap and mark for research or management purposes. 
Responsibility to evaluate applications and issue permits is the 
responsibility of the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory. The application 
provides information about the applicant that is necessary to assess 
and evaluate qualifications of the applicant. For further information 
on the North American Bird Banding Program, see our Web site (http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl).
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 550.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 550.
    Affected Public: Mostly U.S. citizens from the public and private 
sectors with a few from Canada, the Caribbean, Central America and 
South America. Permits to band in Canada are handled by the Canadian 
Wildlife Service, Bird Banding Office.
    For Further Information Contact: To obtain copies of the survey, 
contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192, 
telephone (703) 648-7313 or see the Web site at http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl.

    Dated: August 11, 2003.
Ken Williams,
Acting Associate Director for Biology.
[FR Doc. 03-21432 Filed 8-20-03; 8:45 am]
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