[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 174 (Thursday, September 9, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 54699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20387]


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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

    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 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-
0068). 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. Geoglocial 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 Summaries, and special 
publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education 
programs, and the general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (13 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. 04-20387 Filed 9-8-04; 8:45 am]
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