[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 98 (Monday, May 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27888-27889]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10876]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GC21NF00GWP2800; OMB Control Number 1028-XXXX]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Michindoh Glacial 
Aquifer Groundwater Study

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,

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the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are proposing a new information 
collection of groundwater level measurements to enhance understanding 
of the regional groundwater system.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 23, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request 
(ICR) by mail to U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collections 
Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by 
email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB Control 
Number 1028-xxxx in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this ICR, contact David Lampe by email at [email protected] or by 
telephone at 317-416-7448.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, we provide the general public and other Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and 
continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact 
of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's 
reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information 
collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired 
format.
    We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described 
below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the 
following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper 
functions of the USGS; (2) will this information be processed and used 
in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how 
might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the 
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use 
of information technology.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request 
to OMB to approve this ICR. 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.
    Abstract: Synoptic water level measurements are a type of 
measurement where data is collected from many wells over a short period 
of time. As part of the effort to collect synoptic measurements of the 
Michindoh Aquifer, the USGS is relying on the participation of property 
owners from across the region. Those identified as having a selected 
water well located on their property will be contacted via a postcard. 
They will then be asked to sign a permission form allowing the USGS to 
complete groundwater level measurement in their well during Fall 2021 
and Spring 2022. This will involve USGS scientists accessing the well 
and lowering a sanitized electric or steel tape into the well to 
determine the current water depth below land surface. The measurement 
that is collected will also be provided to the property owner at the 
time of collection.
    The USGS will attempt to measure approximately 150 to 200 wells 
within eleven counties in the tri-state region. This large number of 
measurements over a short period of time will provide the USGS with a 
snapshot-like understanding of regional water levels. This information 
will be critical for comprehending the behavior of the entire aquifer 
system and will be used to model regional groundwater depth.
    Title of Collection: Michindoh Glacial Aquifer Groundwater Study.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-NEW.
    Form Number: U.S. Geological Survey Manual 500.11.1.
    Type of Review: New.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals/households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 400.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 250.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 100 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually (Twice).
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost None: None.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required 
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq).

Michael S. Griffin,
Director.
[FR Doc. 2021-10876 Filed 5-21-21; 8:45 am]
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