[Federal Register: August 6, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 151)]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

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

    The proposal for the collection of information described 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 Bureau's 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 Regulartory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503, and to the 
Bureau Clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive., Reston, Virgina, 20192.
    Specific public comments are requested as to:
    1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the bureaus, including whether 
the information will have practical utility;
    2. The accuracy of the bureau's estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology 
and assumptions used:
    3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and
    4. How the 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: Annual National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program 
Announcement.
    OMB approval number: 1028-0051.
    Abstract: Respondents submit proposals to support research in 
earthquake hazards and earthquake prediction to earth-science data and 
information essential to mitigate losses. This information will be used 
as the basis for selection and award of projects meeting the program 
objectives. Annual or final reports are required on each selected 
performances.
    Bureau form number: None.
    Frequency: Annaul proposals, annual or final reports.
    Description of respondents: Educational institutions, profit and 
non-profit organizations, individuals, and agencies of local or State 
governments.
    Annual responses: 300.
    Annual burden hours: 12,000 hours.
    Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.

    Dated: July 30, 1999.
P. Patrick Leahy,
Chief Geologist.
[FR Doc. 99-20264 Filed 8-5-99; 8:45 am]
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