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Notice

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 Notice by the Geological Survey on 04/22/2005

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Publication Date:
04/22/2005
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Geological Survey
Document Type:
Notice
Document Citation:
70 FR 20930
Page:
20930 (1 page)
Document Number:
05-8082
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A request extending the collection of information listed below will be 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. Comments and suggestion on the requirement should be made within 60 days directly to the USGS Clearance Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 National Center, Reston, VA 20192.

As required by OMB regulations at 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.

Current OMB approval number: 1028-0053.

Abstract: Respondents supply the U.S. Geological Survey with domestic production and consumption data on nonferrous and related metals, some of which are considered strategic and critical. This information will be published as chapters in Minerals Yearbooks, monthly/quarterly Mineral Industry Surveys, annual Mineral Commodity Summaries, and special publications, for use by Government agencies, industry, education programs, and the general public.

Bureau Form number: Various (32 forms).

Frequency: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually.

Description of respondents: Producers and Consumers of nonferrous and related metals.

Annual Responses: 5,466.

Annual burden hours: 3,968.

Bureau clearance officer: John E. Cordyack, Jr., 703-648-7313.

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John H. DeYoung, Jr.,

Chief Scientist, Minerals Information Team.

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[FR Doc. 05-8082 Filed 4-21-05; 8:45 am]

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