[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7791-7792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3650]


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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 listed below has 
been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval 
under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction

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Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of the proposed collection of 
information and related forms may be obtained by contacting 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. 
Address your comments and suggestions on the information collection 
requirement by either fax (202) 395-6566 or e-mail ([email protected]) to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for 
the Department of the Interior (OMB Control Number 1028-0062). Send 
copies of your comments and suggestions to the USGS Clearance Officer, 
U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, or e-
mail ([email protected]).
    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: Industrial Minerals Surveys.
    Current OMB approval number: 1028-0062.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on nonfuel mineral 
commodities. This information will be published as monthly, quarterly, 
semiannual, and annual reports for use by Government agencies, 
industry, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (41 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, Semiannual, and Annual.
    Description of respondents: Producers and Consumers of Industrial 
Minerals.
    Annual Responses: 18,437.
    Annual burden hours: 12,782.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., (703) 648-7313.

John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 04-3650 Filed 2-18-04; 8:45 am]
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