[Federal Register: July 28, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 144)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
Request for Public Comments on Information Collection To Be
Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act
A request revising and extending the information collection
described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budge
for approval under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35). Copies of the proposed collection
instrument may be obtained by contacting the USGS clearance officer at
the phone number listed below. Comments and suggestions on the proposal
should be made within 60 days directly to the USGS Clearance Officer,
U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley
Drive, Reston, Virginia 20192. Telephone 703-648-7313.
Specific public comments are requested as to:
1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions on 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 quality, utility, 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: The National Atlas of the United States of America[reg].
Current OMB approval number: 1028-0057.
Abstract: Potential customers of National Atlas products and
services will be asked questions that provide (1) potential uses of
these products and services; (2) types of personal computers and
telecommunications used; (3) current methods of acquiring atlas-type
information; (4) demographic information; (5) personal expectations
from the products; (6) suggestions for improving these products and
services. Survey questionnaires will be distributed by mail in a return
postage-paid format, in person at National Atlas exhibits and other
venues, and via the World Wide Web. Focus groups will be held at
various locations across the United States and could include prototype
product testing. Software usability studies will be conducted at
various locations and will result in the development of products and
services that are easier to use. Customer information gathered from the
questionnaires, focus groups, and usability studies will be used to
evaluate and improve the National Atlas of the United State based on
customer responses. The proposed collection is limited in scope to the
National Atlas products and the capability of the products to meet
customer needs.
Bureau form number: None.
Frequency: An estimated 2-3 surveys, 2-5 focus groups, and 2-5
software usability studies per year to evaluate potential customer
segments and reactions.
Description of respondents: Owners of personal computers, with
Internet access. Potentially the general public, libraries, and
schools.
Estimated completion time: Varies depending on the mechanism used:
Approximately 0.15 minutes per survey and 1 hour per focus group
session of usability test session.
Annual responses: Approximately 1,000 survey, 75 focus group
responses, and 75 software usability responses.
Annual burden hours: 400.
Bureau clearance officer: John Cordyack, 703-648-7313.
Dated: July 14, 2003.
Robert A. Lidwin,
Chief of Staff for Geography.
[FR Doc. 03-19100 Filed 7-25-03; 8:45 am]