[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 47831] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-24122] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act SUMMARY: The proposal for renewal of the collection of information, Land Acquisitions, has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 25). Copies of the proposed collection of information, which is derived directly from 25 CFR 151, and related cover letter may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's clearance officer at the phone number listed below. ADDRESSES: Please submit your comments and suggestions on or before October 14, 1997, directly to: Attention: Desk Officer for the Interior Department, Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (076-0100), Washington, D.C. 20503, telephone (202) 395-7340. Send a copy of your comments to: Bureau Clearance Officer, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20240. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract The Secretary of the Interior has statutory authority to acquire lands in trust status for individual Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes. The Secretary requests information in order to identify the party(ies) involved and describing the land in question. Respondents are Native American tribes or individuals who request acquisition of real property into trust status. The Secretary also requests additional information necessary to satisfy those pertinent factors listed in 25 CFR 151.10 or 151.11. The information is used to determine whether or not the Secretary will approve an applicant's request. No specific form is used, but respondents supply information and data, in accordance with 25 CFR 151, so that the Secretary may make an evaluation and determination in accordance with established Federal factors, rules and policies. A request for comments on this information collection was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1997, in Volume 62, Number 117, page 33101-33102. No comments were received by the Bureau. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary 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 proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions uses; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget has up to 60 days to approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 30 days; therefore, comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted to OMB within 30 days in order to assure their maximum consideration. Title: Land Acquisitions. OMB approval number: 1076-0100. Frequency: As needed. Description of respondents: Native American tribes and individuals desiring acquisition of lands in trust status. Estimated completion time: 4 hours. Annual responses: 9,200. Annual burden hours: 36,800. Bureau clearance officer: James McDivitt, (202) 208-4174. Dated: September 4, 1997. Ada E. Deer, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 97-24122 Filed 9-10-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P