[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 226 (Monday, November 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65946-65947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29226]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Proposed Information Collection 
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 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 Bureau's 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 maximum consideration. Comments and suggestions 
on the proposal should be made directly to the Desk Officer for the 
Interior Department, OMB-OIRA, via e-mail to OIRA [email protected] or 
via facsimile to (202) 395-6566, and to the Bureau clearance officer, 
U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley 
Drive., Reston, Virginia, 20192.
    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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement.
    OMB approval number: 1028-0051.
    Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake hazards and earthquake

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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 and required on each selected performances.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Frequency: Annual proposals, annual or final reports.
    Description of respondents: Education institutions, profit and non-
profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State 
governments.
    Annual responses: 370.
    Annual burden hours: 12,800 hours.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

    Dated: October 6, 2003.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology.
[FR Doc. 03-29226 Filed 11-21-03; 8:45 am]
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