[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64290-64291]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8996]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Announcement

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Request for public comments on proposed information collection 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act.

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SUMMARY: The proposal to extend the collection of information 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 and 
related forms may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's clearance 
office 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 maximum consideration. Comments and suggestions 
on the proposal should be made directly to the Desk Office for the 
Interior Department, OMB-OIRA, via e-mail to [email protected] 
or via facsimile to (202) 395-6566, and to the Bureau clearance 
officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise 
Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192.
    Specific public comments are requested as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the bureau, 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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement.
    OMB approval number: 1028-0051.
    Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake hazard assessments and earthquake occurrence. This 
information will be used as the basis for selection and award of 
projects meeting the program objectives. Final reports of research 
findings are required on each selected performances.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Frequency: Annual proposals, final reports.

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    Description of respondents: Educational institutions, profit and 
non-profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State 
governments.
    Annual responses: 300.
    Annual burden hours: 12,000 hours.
    Bureau clearance officer: Fred Travnicek, 703-648-7231.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Lemersal, U.S. Geological 
Survey, MS905 National Center, Reston, Virginia 20192, (703) 648-6717.

    Dated: October 26, 2006.
John Haines,
Acting, Associate Director for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 06-8996 Filed 10-31-06; 8:45 am]
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