[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 71 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25647-25648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07729]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX24EB00A181100, OMB Control No. 1028-0101]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget; The William T. Pecora Award 
Application and Nomination Process

AGENCY: Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an existing 
information collection without change.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 13, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for 
Public Comments'' or by using the search function. Please provide a 
copy of your comments by mail to USGS, Information Collections 
Clearance Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 159, Reston, VA 20192 
or by email to [email protected]. Please reference OMB 
Control Number 1028-0101 in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this information collection request (ICR), contact Sarah Cook by 
email at [email protected] or by telephone at 703-648-6136. Individuals in 
the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a 
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United 
States should use the relay services offered within their country to 
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States. 
You may also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
    A Federal Register notice with a 60-day public comment period 
soliciting comments on this collection of information was published on 
November 24, 2023 (88 FR 82395). No comments were received.
    As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent 
burdens, we are again soliciting comments from the public and other 
Federal agencies on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are 
especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
    (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including 
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
    (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection 
of information, including the validity of the methodology and 
assumptions used;
    (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (4) How the agency might minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of response.
    Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of 
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email 
address, or other personally identifiable information (PII) in your 
comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your 
PII--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us 
in your comment to withhold your PII from public review, we cannot 
guarantee that we will be able to do so.
    Abstract: The Pecora Award was established in compliance with the 
following authorities:

 Department of the Interior's Appropriations Act of 1992 (sec. 
115 of H.R. 2686, Department of the Interior and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act, 1992)
 President Obama's ''Guidance on the Use of Challenges and 
Prizes to Promote Open Government'' March 8, 2010.
 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
    [cir] Agency-Funded and Agency-Administered Prizes: NASA (42 U.S.C. 
2459f-1)
    [cir] 42 U.S.C. 2457, The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 
1958, as amended
    [cir] 42 U.S.C. 2458, The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 
1958, as amended
    [cir] 5 CFR part 451, Awards

    The William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or 
teams using satellite or aerial remote sensing that make outstanding 
contributions toward understanding the Earth (land, oceans, and air), 
educating the next generation of scientists; informing decision makers; 
or supporting natural or human-induced disaster response. The award is 
sponsored jointly by the Department of the Interior and NASA.
    The award was established in 1974 to honor the memory of Dr. 
William T. Pecora, former director of the U.S. Geological Survey and 
Under Secretary, Department of the Interior. Dr. Pecora was a 
motivating force behind the establishment of a program for civil remote 
sensing of the Earth from space. His early vision and support helped 
establish what we know today as the Landsat satellite program. The 
purpose of the award is to recognize individuals or groups working in 
the field of remote sensing of the Earth. National and international 
nominations are accepted from public and private sector individuals, 
teams, organizations, and professional societies.
    Nomination packages include three sections: a cover sheet, a 
summary statement, and supplemental materials. The cover sheet includes 
professional contact information. The summary statement is limited to 
two pages and describes the nominee's achievements in the scientific 
and technical remote sensing community; contributions leading to 
successful practical applications of remote sensing; and/or major 
breakthroughs in remote sensing science or technology. Nominations may 
include up to 12 pages of supplemental materials such as a resume, a 
publications list, letters of endorsement, etc., which highlight the 
specific individual or group's achievements. These should be peer-
reviewed and documented in industry-recognized and scientifically 
credible publications.
    Title of Collection: The William T. Pecora Award Application and 
Nomination Process.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-0101.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, businesses, and other

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academic and non-profit institutions; and state, local, and Tribal 
governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 12.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 12.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 6 hours.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 72 hours.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Annually.
    Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: None.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, nor is a person is required 
to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.
    The authority for this action is the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Timothy Newman,
Program Coordinator, National Land Imaging Program, USGS.
[FR Doc. 2024-07729 Filed 4-10-24; 8:45 am]
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