[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 60 (Thursday, March 28, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19004-19005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07217]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Indian Affairs


Renewal of Agency Information Collection for Acquisition of Trust 
Land

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking comments on the renewal of Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of 
information for Acquisition of Trust Land authorized by OMB Control 
Number 1076-0100. This information collection expires July 31, 2013.

DATES: Submit comments on or before May 28, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the information collection to 
Matthew Kirkland, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Real Estate 
Services, MS-4639-MIB, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240; 
facsimile: (202) 219-1065; email: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Kirkland, (202) 208-3615.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is seeking renewal of the 
approval for the information collection conducted under 25 CFR 151, 
Land Acquisitions, for the United States to take land into trust for 
individual Indians and Indian tribes. This information collection 
allows BIA to review applications for compliance with regulatory and 
statutory requirements. No specific form is used. No third party 
notification or public disclosure burden is associated with this 
collection.

II. Request for Comments

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs requests your comments on this 
collection concerning: (a) The necessity of this information collection 
for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy 
of the agency's estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used; (c) Ways we could enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways we could 
minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the 
respondents.
    Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and an 
individual need not respond to, a collection of information unless it 
has a valid OMB Control Number.
    It is our policy to make all comments available to the public for 
review at the location listed in the ADDRESSES section. Before 
including your address, phone number, email address or other personal 
identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your 
entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 
comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public 
review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1076-0100.
    Title: Acquisition of Trust Land, 25 CFR 151.
    Brief Description of Collection: Submission of this information 
allows Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to review applications for the 
acquisition of land into trust status by the United States on behalf of 
individual Indians and Indian tribes, pursuant to 25 CFR 151. The 
information also allows the Secretary to comply with the National 
Environmental Policy Act and to determine if title to the subject 
property is marketable and unencumbered. No specific form is used, but 
respondents supply information and data in accordance with 25 CFR 151, 
so that BIA may make an evaluation and determination on the 
application. Response is required to obtain a benefit.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved 
collection.
    Respondents: Individual Indians and Indian tribes seeking 
acquisition of land into trust status.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Number of Responses: 1,000.
    Frequency of Response: Once per each tract of land to be acquired.
    Estimated Time per Response: Ranges from 60 to 110 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 67,800 hours.


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    Dated: March 20, 2013.
Christine Cho,
Acting Assistant Director for Information Resources.
[FR Doc. 2013-07217 Filed 3-27-13; 8:45 am]
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