[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 25, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 61630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21219]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


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

    A proposal extending 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]).
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the USGS 
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.
    OMB Approval No.: 1028-0072.
    Summary: The collection of information referred herein applies to a 
World-Wide Web site that permits individuals to count frogs and toads. 
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: 2,000.
    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, or go to the Web site (http://frogweb.nbii.gov/narcam/).

    Dated: October 17, 2005.
Susan D. Haseltine,
Associate Director for Biology.
[FR Doc. 05-21219 Filed 10-24-05; 8:45 am]
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