[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 175 (Monday, September 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53476-53477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7562]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement


Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0115, 1029-
0116, and 1029-0117

AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.

ACTION:  Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is 
announcing its intention to request approval for the collections of 
information for 30 CFR parts 773, 774, and 778.

DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection must be received 
by November 13, 2006, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave., 
NW., Room 202--SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be 
submitted electronically to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information 
collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact 
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783 or at the e-mail address listed 
above.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which implement provisions of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), require that interested members 
of the public and affected agencies have an opportunity to comment on 
information collection and recordkeeping activities (see 5 CFR 
1320.8(d)). This notice identifies information collections that OSM 
will be submitting to OMB for extension. These collections are 
contained in 30 CFR part 773 (Requirements for permits and permit 
processing), part 774 (Revision; Renewal; and Transfer, Assignment, or 
Sale of Permit Rights), and part 778 (Permit Applications--Minimum 
Requirements for Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related 
Information).
    OSM has revised burden estimates, where appropriate, to reflect 
current reporting levels or adjustments based on reestimates of burden 
of respondents. OSM will request a 3-year term of approval for each 
information collection activity.
    Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of 
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the 
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) 
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such 
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary 
of the public comments will be included in the OSM's submissions of the 
information collection requests to OMB.
    The following information is provided for each information 
collection; (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control 
number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4) 
frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated 
total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and 
recordkeeping burden for the collection of information.
    Title: Requirements for Permits and Permit Processing, 30 CFR 773.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0115.
    Summary: The collection activities for this part ensure that the 
public has the opportunity of review permit applications period to 
their approval, and that applicants for permanent program permits or 
their associates who are in violation of the Surface Mining Control and 
Reclamation Act do not receive surface coal mining permits pending 
resolution of their violations.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Description of Respondents: Applicants for surface coal mining and 
reclamation permits and State governments and Indian Tribes.
    Total Annual Respondents: 4,434.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 34,650.

    Title: Revisions; Renewals; and Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of 
Permit Rights--30 CFR 774.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0116.
    Summary: Sections 506 and 511 of Public Law 95-87 provide that 
persons seeking permit revisions, renewals, transfer, assignment, or 
sale of their permit rights for coal mining activities submit relevant 
information to the regulatory authority to allow the regulatory 
authority to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for 
the action anticipated.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
    Description of Respondents: Surface coal mining permit applicants 
and State regulatory authorities.
    Total Annual Responses: 7,989.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 63,905.

    Title: Permit Applications--Minimum Requirements for Legal, 
Financial, Compliance, and Related Information--30 CFR 778.
    OMB Control Number: 1029-0117.
    Summary: Section 507(b) of Public Law 95-87 provides that persons 
conducting coal mining activities submit to the regulatory authority 
all relevant information regarding ownership and control of the 
property affected, their compliance status and history. This 
information is used to insure all legal, financial and compliance 
requirements are satisfied prior to issuance or denial of a permit.
    Bureau Form Number: None.
    Frequency of Collection: Once.
    Description of Respondents: Surface coal mining permit applicants 
and State regulatory authorities.
    Total Annual Responses: 3,085.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 7,974.

    Dated: September 5, 2006.
John R. Craynon,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 06-7562 Filed 9-8-06; 8:45 am]
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