[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 78 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21859-21860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9174]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be 
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request extending the collection of information listed 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 USGS Clearance Officer at the phone 
number listed below. Comments and suggestions on the requirement should 
be made within 60 days directly 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: 1028-0068.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on ferrous and related metals, 
some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information 
will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly Mineral 
Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity

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Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, 
industry, education programs, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (17 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly and Annually.
    Description of respondents: Producers and Consumers of ferrous and 
related metals.
    Annual Responses: 3,694.
    Annual burden hours: 1,978.
    Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.

John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 04-9174 Filed 4-21-04; 8:45 am]
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