[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 77 (Thursday, April 22, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 19802-19803] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-10024] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Submission of Paperwork Reduction Act Request to Office of Management and Budget AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Information Collection Request for the Johnson-O'Malley Program Annual Report Form, OMB No. 1076-0096, has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for [[Page 19803]] approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 25). DATES: Submit your comments and suggestions on or before May 24, 1999. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503. Send a copy of your comments to Garry R. Martin, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education Programs, 1849 C Street NW., Washington, DC 20240-0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the information collection may be obtained by contacting Garry R. Martin, 202-208-3478. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Abstract The information collection is necessary to assess the need for Johnson-O'Malley programs as required by 25 CFR 273.50, Annual Reporting. A request for comments on this information collection was published in the Federal Register on February 24, 1998 (63 FR 9245). A total of five comments were received. Two commentors remarked that the streamlined format would make reporting a more efficient process and stated that the forms were acceptable. One commentor recommended that the form be numbered for easier reference in the application review process. One respondent commented that it takes longer than the identified number of hours to gather and maintain data for the completion of the annual report but did not offer an alternate length of time. One respondent commented on the relationship of the Johnson- O'Malley annual report form to tribal government programs, self- governance compacts and other Bureau education programs. All comments were received timely and were considered in this analysis. Request for Comments Comments are invited on (a) whether the information collection 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 collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (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 the information on the 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: Johnson-O'Malley Program Annual Report Form. OMB approval number: 1076-0096. Frequency: Annually. Description of respondents: Tribes, Tribal Organizations, School District education program administrators. Estimated completion time: 5 hours. Number of Annual responses: 360. Annual Burden hours: 1,800 hours. Dated: April 7, 1999. Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 99-10024 Filed 4-21-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P