[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 49914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-18405]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


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

    The proposed information collection 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 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 their 
maximum consideration. Address your comments and suggestions on the 
proposal by 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 Interior Department. Send 
copies of your comments to the USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological 
Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, 
Virginia 20192, or e-mail ([email protected]).
    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: Public perceptions of Bats in Fort Collins, Colorado.
    OMB Approval No.: New collection.
    Abstract: The primary objective of this information collection is 
to investigate public perceptions, knowledge, and awareness of bats and 
how this could influence potential transmission of disease (i.e., from 
bats to bats, bats to pets, bats to humans). A random sample of Fort 
Collins, Colorado residents and a sample of identified residents known 
to have had an encounter with a bat will be asked about these bat-
related issues via a questionnaire. This information is a vital 
component for managing bats and developing effective communications 
protocols regarding bat disease and ecology. This is collaborative 
effort involving scientists from Colorado State University (CSU), the 
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC).
    Bureau Form No.: None.
    Frequency: One time.
    Description of Respondents: Residents of Fort Collins, Colorado.
    Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes per respondent (approximate).
    Number of Respondents: 950.
    Burden hours: 317 hours.
    For Additional Information Please Contact: Natalie Sexton, (970) 
226-9313, or e-mail [email protected].
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack (703) 648-7313.

    Dated: June 24, 2004.
Byron K. Williams,
Acting Associate Director Biology.
[FR Doc. 04-18405 Filed 8-11-04; 8:45 am]
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