[Federal Register: August 27, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 166)]
[Notices]
[Page 51592-51593]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Notice of Proposed Information Collection for 1029-0051 and 1029-
0120
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is
announcing its intention to request approval to continue the
collections of information under 30 CFR part 840, Permanent Program
Inspection and Enforcement Procedures, and two Technical Training
Program forms for nominations and payment of travel and per diem
expenses. These information collection activities were previously
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and assigned
clearance numbers 1029-0051 and -0120, respectively.
DATES: Comments on the proposed information collection activities must
be received by October 27, 2003, to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to John A. Trelease, Office of
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 1951 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Room 210--SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Comments may also be
submitted electronically to jtreleas@osmre.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request a copy of the information
collection request, explanatory information and related forms, contact
John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783 or by e-mail.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB regulations at 5 CFR 1320, which
implement provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L.
104-13), require that interested members of the public and affected
agencies have an opportunity to comment on information collection and
recordkeeping activities [see 5 CFR 1320.8 (d)]. This notice identifies
information collections that OSM will be submitting to OMB for renewed
approval. These collections are contained in (1) 30 CFR part 840,
Permanent Program Inspection and Enforcement Procedures (1029-0051);
and (2) OSM's Technical Training Program Non-Federal Nomination Form,
and Request for Payment of Travel and Per Diem Form (1029-0120). OSM
will request a 3-year term of approval for each information collection
activity.
Comments are invited on: (1) The need for the collection of
information for the performance of the functions of the agency; (2) the
accuracy of the agency's burden estimates; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4)
ways to minimize the information collection burden on respondents, such
as use of automated means of collection of the information. A summary
of the public comments will accompany OSM's submission of the
information collection request to OMB.
The following information is provided for each information
collection: (1) Title of the information collection; (2) OMB control
number; (3) summary of the information collection activity; and (4)
frequency of collection, description of the respondents, estimated
total annual responses, and the total annual reporting and
recordkeeping burden for the collection of information.
Title: Permanent Program Inspection and Enforcement Procedures, 30
CFR part 840.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0051.
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Abstract: This provision requires the regulatory authority to
conduct periodic inspections of coal mining activities, and prepare and
maintain inspection reports for public review. This information is
necessary to meet the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 and its public participation provisions. Public
review assures the public that the State is meeting the requirements
for the Act and approved State regulatory program.
Bureau Form Number: None.
Frequency of Collection: Once, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Description of Respondents: State Regulatory Authorities.
Total Annual Responses: 86,599.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 503,549.
Title: Technical Training Program Non-Federal Nomination Form and
Request for Payment of Travel and Per Diem Form.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0120.
Summary: The information is used to identify and evaluate the
training courses requested by students to enhance their job
performance, to calculate the number of classes and instructors needed
to complete OSM's technical training mission, and to estimate costs to
the training program.
Bureau Form Number: OSM 105, OSM 140.
Frequency of Collection: Once.
Description of Respondents: State and Tribal regulatory and
reclamation employees and industry personnel.
Total Annual Responses: 1,800.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 150 hours.
Dated: August 21, 2003.
Richard G. Bryson,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support
[FR Doc. 03-21877 Filed 8-26-03; 8:45 am]
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