[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35194-35195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09423]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX.24.DJ73.V3410.00; OMB Control Number 1028-NEW]


Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards Planning and Response

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior.

ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing a new information 
collection.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
May 31, 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 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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-
NEW--Water Insecurity in the subject line of your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information 
about this Information Collection Request (ICR), contact Jennifer Rapp 
by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 804-261-2635. You may 
also view the ICR at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. 
Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may call the Federal 
Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY assistance.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), 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 
September 2, 2022 (87 FR 54240). 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 personal 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 United States is facing growing challenges related to 
the availability and quality of water due to shifting demographics, 
aging water delivery infrastructure, the impacts of climate change, and 
increasing hazards risk, like floods and drought. Working with 
incomplete knowledge, managers must consider the needs of various

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demographic groups and economic sectors when making management 
decisions as well as when responding to emergencies. To improve 
delivery of effective science to support decision-making, the USGS must 
adapt to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders in the water hazard 
space. We will collect information regarding the decision-making 
process, data, and data format needs to support daily, long-term, and 
emergency management decision-making. Information will also be sought 
on gaps in data delivery and coverage. A lack of decision-support data 
within water institutions can lead to poor decision-making and outcomes 
that produce conflict between water use sectors, states, or communities 
and ultimately may led to crisis. This information will support the 
delivery of appropriate data, in appropriate formats, at the right time 
for decision-making and emergency management. The information will 
guide USGS support of water resource institutions, enhancing resilience 
in the face of the many water-resources challenges the Nation currently 
faces.
    Title of Collection: Vulnerability to Water Insecurity, Hazards 
Planning and Response.
    OMB Control Number: 1028-NEW.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: New.
    Respondents/Affected Public: state, Tribal nation, and local water 
resource managers and water resource stakeholders; water hazard 
responders; and members of the public that engage in use of water data 
as part of their job (i.e., academics or non-governmental 
organizations).
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 750.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 750.
    Estimated Completion Time per Response: 60 minutes.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 750.
    Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: Once per year.
    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 Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.).

Joseph Nielsen,
Director, Integrated Information Dissemination Division, Water 
Resources Mission Area.
[FR Doc. 2024-09423 Filed 4-30-24; 8:45 am]
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