[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 7, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 36713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17086]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Information Collection Submitted 
to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork 
Reduction Act

    A request revising and extending the collection of information 
listed below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 
for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of the proposed collection of information 
and related forms may be obtained by contacting the USGS Clearance 
Officer at the phone number listed below. OMB has up to 60 days to 
approve or disapprove the information collection but may respond after 
30 days; therefore, public comments should be submitted to OMB within 
30 days in order to assure their maximum consideration. Comments and 
suggestions on the requirement should be made directly to the Desk 
Officer for the Interior Department, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 
20503 and to the USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, Reston, VA 20192.
    As required by OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), the U.S. 
Geological Survey solicits specific public comments regarding the 
proposed information collection as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the USGS, including whether the 
information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of the USGS estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used;
    3. The utility, quality and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and,
    4. How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated 
electronic, mechanical, or other forms of information technology.
    Title: Nonferrous Metals Surveys.
    Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with 
domestic production and consumption data on nonferrous and related 
metals. This information will be published as monthly, quarterly, and 
annual reports for use by Government agencies, industry, and the 
general public.
    Bureau form number: Various (32 forms).
    Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual.
    Description of respondents: Producers and consumers of nonferrous 
and related materials.
    Annual Respones: 6,633.
    Annual burden hours: 4,453.
    USGS clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.
John H. DeYoung, Jr.,
Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.
[FR Doc. 99-17086 Filed 7-6-99; 8:45 am]
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