[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 120 (Thursday, June 23, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 36407]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12409]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Extension of Existing Information 
Collection To Be Submitted to OMB for Review Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act

    A request extending the information collection described 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 may be obtained by 
contacting the Bureau's clearance officer at the phone number listed 
below. Comments and suggestions on the proposal should be made within 
60 days directly to the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological 
Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, 
Virginia, 20192, telephone (703) 648-7313.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments 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: Frogwatch USA.
    Current OMB Approval Number: 1028-0072.
    Summary: The collection of information referred herein applies to a 
World-Wide Web site that permits individual to submit records of the 
number of calling amphibians at wetlands. The Web site is termed 
Frogwatch USA. Information will be used by scientists and Federal, 
State, and local agencies to identify wetlands showing significant 
declines in populations of amphibians.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 12,000.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 3,000 hours.
    Affected Public: Primarily U.S. residents.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the survey, 
contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, 
telephone (703) 648-7313.

    Dated: June 17, 2005.
Susan D. Haseltine,
Associate Director for Biology.
[FR Doc. 05-12409 Filed 6-22-05; 8:45 am]
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