[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 18 (Monday, January 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 4022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-355]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement; Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: United States Geological Survey.

ACTION: Notice of an extension of an Information Collection (1028-
0051).

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SUMMARY: To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), we 
are notifying the public that we have submitted to OMB an information 
collection request (ICR) to renew approval of the paperwork 
requirements for respondents to submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake hazard assessments and earthquake occurrence under the 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, Pub. L. 95-124, 
42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq., that established the National Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction Program. This notice also provides the public a 
second opportunity to comment on the paperwork burden of this 
requirement.

DATES: Submit written comments by February 28, 2007.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on this information collection 
directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attention: Desk Officer for 
the Department of the Interior via OMB e-mail: ([email protected]); or by fax (202) 395-6566; identify with (1028-
0051). Submit a copy of your comments to the United States Geological 
Survey, via:
     E-mail USGS at [email protected]. Use 
Information Collection Number 1028-0051, in the subject line.
     Fax: 703-648-6717. Identify with Information Collection 
Number 1028-0051
     Mail or hand-carry comments to the United States 
Geological Survey; Earthquake Hazards Program; MS905 National Center; 
Reston, Virginia 20192. Please reference ``Information Collection 1028-
0051'' in your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Lemersal, National 
Earthquake Hazards Program (703) 648-6716. You may also contact Ms. 
Lemersal to obtain a copy, at no cost, of the ICR, the announcement for 
grant applications, and the public law that established the National 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 1, 2006, a Federal Register 
notice was published (Volume 71, Number 211, pages 64290-64291) 
providing the public 60 days to comment on this information collection. 
No responses were received.
    The public now has a second chance to comment on this information 
collection. 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 Control 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 for each funded proposal.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Frequency: Annual proposals, final reports.
    Description of respondents and grant recipients: Educational 
institutions and profit and non-profit organizations.
    Annual applicants: 250.
    Annual grants awarded: 120
    Annual Burden hours for applicants and final reports for grantees: 
12,300 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) 648-6716.

    Dated: January 23, 2007.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Associate Director for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey.
[FR Doc. 07-355 Filed 1-26-06; 8:45 am]
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