Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 1997 / Notices 5483

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey, Biological

Resources Division

Request for Public Comments on

Proposed Information Collection

Submitted to OMB for Review Under

the Paperwork Reduction Act

The proposed information collection

described below has been submitted to

the Office of Management and Budget

for approval under the provisions of the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44

U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)). Copies of the

proposed collection may be obtained by

contacting the Bureau’s clearance officer

at the phone number listed below.

Public comments on the proposal

should be made within 30 days directly

to: Desk Officer for the Interior

Department, Office of Information and

Regulatory Affairs, Office of

Management and Budget, Washington,

DC 20503; and the Bureau Clearance

Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 208

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 as to:

1. Whether the collection of

information is necessary for the proper

performance of the functions on 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 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: North American Fisherman

Nationwide Angler Survey.

Summary: The collection of

information referred herein applies to

the public survey of a sample of anglers

nationwide during the months of

February, March, and April 1997. The

purpose of this survey is to obtain

information about anglers preferences,

behaviors, motivations, and satisfactions

with fishing opportunities that can be

used by fisheries management agencies

to develop fisheries management plans

to enhance angler retention.

Estimated Completion Time: 20

minutes.

Estimated Number of Respondents:

20,410.

Frequency: One time only.

Estimated Burden Hours: 6,803 hours.

Proposed Dates: February 1–April 30,

1997.

Needs and Uses: To provide State and

Federal fisheries management agencies

with information that can be used to

develop fisheries management plans or

angler education programs that will

improve angler satisfaction with fishing

opportunities.

Affected Public: Randomly selected

individuals who are members of North

American Fishing Club.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: To obtain

copies of the survey and to submit

comments on this information

collection, contact the Bureau clearance

officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 208

National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley

Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192,

telephone (703) 648–7313.

Dated January 6, 1997.

Sue Haseltine,

Acting Chief Biologist.

[FR Doc. 97–2864 Filed 2–4–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–31–M

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Indian Gaming; Notice of Approved

Tribal/State Compact

SUMMARY: Pursuant to 25 U.S.C. § 2710,

of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of

1988 (Pub. L. 100–497), the Secretary of

the Interior shall publish, in the Federal

Register, notice of approved Tribal/State

Compacts for the purpose of engaging in

Class III (casino) gambling on Indian

reservations. The Assistant Secretary—

Indian Affairs, Department of the

Interior, through her delegated

authority, has approved the Tribal/State

Gaming Compact between the Iowa

Tribe and the State of Oklahoma, which

was executed on December 5, 1996.

DATES: This action is effective Febraury

5, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

George T. Skibine, Director, Indian

Gaming Management Staff, Bureau of

Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20240,

(202) 219–4068.

Dated: January 29, 1997.

Ada E. Deer,

Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs.

[FR Doc. 97–2824 Filed 2–4–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–02–P

Bureau of Land Management

National Historic Oregon Trail

Interpretive Center Advisory Board;

Establishment

AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,

Interior.

ACTION: National Historic Oregon Trail

Interpretive Center Advisory Board;

Notice of establishment.

SUMMARY: This notice is published in

accordance with Section 9(a)(2) of the

Federal Advisory Committee Act of

1972 (Pub. L. 92–463). Following

consultation with the General Services

Administration, notice is hereby given

that the Secretary of the Interior has

established the National Historic Oregon

Trail Interpretive Center Advisory

Board.

The purpose of the Committee will be

to advise the Bureau of Land

Management Vale District Manager

regarding policies, programs, and longrange planning for the management, use,

and further development of the

Interpretive Center; establish a

framework for an enhanced partnership

and participation between the Bureau

and the Oregon Trail Preservation Trust;

ensure a financially secure, world-class

historical and educational facility,

operated through a partnership between

the Federal Government and the

community, thereby enriching and

maximizing visitors’ experiences to the

region; and improve the coordination of

advice and recommendations from the

publics served.

Members of the Advisory Board will

be comprised of the Forest Service

Wallowa Whitman Forest Supervisor;

one member from Trail Tenders, Inc.;

one member of the Oregon Trail

Preservation Trust; one member from

the business community; one member

representing county or local elected

office; and two members representing

the public-at-large.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Melanie Wilson, Bureau of Land

Management, 1620 L Street, N.W. MS

1050, Washington, D.C. 20240, (202)

452–0377, or Edwin Singleton, Vale

District Manager, Bureau of Land

Management, 100 Oregon Street, Vale,

Oregon 97918, (541) 473–3144. The

certification of establishment is

published below.

Certification

I hereby certify that the establishment

of the National Historic Oregon Trail

Interpretive Center Advisory Board is

necessary and in the public interest in

connection with the Secretary of the

Interior’s responsibilities to manage the

lands, resources, and facilities

administered by the Bureau of Land

Management.
5484 Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 24 / Wednesday, February 5, 1997 / Notices

Date signed: January 29, 1997.

Bruce Babbitt,

Secretary of the Interior.

[FR Doc. 97–2768 Filed 2–4–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–84–P

National Park Service

Subsistence Resource Commission

Meeting

SUMMARY: The Superintendent of Lake

Clark National Park and the Chairperson

of the Subsistence Resource

Commission for Lake Clark National

Park announce a forthcoming meeting of

the Lake Clark National Park

Subsistence Resource Commission.

The following agenda items will be

discussed:

(1) Chairman’s welcome.

(2) Introduction of Commission

members and guests.

(3) Review agenda.

(4) Approval of minutes of last

meeting.

(5) Old business:

a. Review NPS Subsistence Issue

Paper.

(6) New business:

a. Election of Chairperson.

(7) Agency and public comments.

(8) Determine time and date of next

meeting.

(9) Adjourn.

DATE: The meeting will be held Monday,

February 17, 1997. The meeting will

begin at 10 a.m. and conclude around 5

p.m.

LOCATION: The meeting will be held at

the Lake Clark National Park Visitor

Center, Port Alsworth, Alaska.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill

Pierce, Superintendent, Lake Clark

National Park and Preserve, 4230

University Drive, #311, Anchorage,

Alaska 99508. Phone (907) 271–3751.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Subsistence Resource Commissions are

authorized under Title VIII, Section 808,

of the Alaska National Interest Lands

Conservation Act, Pub. L. 96–487, and

operate in accordance with the

provisions of the Federal Advisory

Committees Act.

Paul R. Anderson,

Acting Field Director.

[FR Doc. 97–2833 Filed 2–4–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–10–M

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

COMMISSION

[Investigation 332–378]

Fresh and Processed Potatoes:

Competitive Conditions Affecting the

U.S. and Canadian Industries

AGENCY: United States International

Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation and

scheduling of hearing.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 29, 1997.

SUMMARY: Following receipt on January

15, 1997, of a request from the Office of

the United States Trade Representative

(USTR), the Commission instituted

investigation No. 332–378, Fresh and

Processed Potatoes: Competitive

Conditions Affecting the U.S. and

Canadian Industries, under section

332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19

U.S.C. 1332(g)), for the purpose of

providing a report on factors affecting

trade between the United States and

Canada in fresh tablestock potatoes,

seed potatoes, raw potatoes for

processing, and frozen processed

potatoes. As requested by the USTR, the

Commission’s report on the

investigation will focus on the period

1992–96, and to the extent possible,

1997, and will include the following

information for each of the four product

areas:

(1) Production and/or processing

volumes and trends in Canada and the

United States over the past 5 years.

(2) U.S. imports from Canada over the

last 5 years, including market share of

Canadian exports, with particular

emphasis on any increases in U.S.

imports from Canada.

(3) Consumption trends for raw and

finished processed potato products in

Canada and the United States over the

last 5 years.

(4) Federal, provincial, and municipal

aid programs in Canada for Canadian

growers and processors, including aid

for the construction of storage, water

treatment, and processing facilities; a

compilation of existing literature and

industry views on the impact of such

aid on the competitiveness of Canadian

producers.

(5) For the last 3 years, prices of

Canadian products in Canada and in

U.S. markets, together with prices of

U.S. products in U.S. markets.

(6) The effect of exchange rates and

terms of sale factors on Canadian prices.

(7) The cost of production in Canada

and in the United States, including raw

material costs for processed products,

over the last 3 years.

As requested, the Commission will, to

the extent possible, supplement national

data presented in the report with

regional and/or seasonal highlights, and

that the Commission also include an

analysis of any other factors affecting

the conditions of competition between

the U.S. and Canadian fresh potato and

processed potato industries.

As requested by the USTR, the

Commission will submit the results of

its investigation on an expedited basis,

but not later than July 15, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Information

on industry aspects may be obtained

from Tim McCarty, Office of Industries

(202–205–3324) or Douglas Newman,

Office of Industries (202–205–3328);

and legal aspects, from William

Gearhart, Office of the General Counsel

(202–205–3091). The media should

contact Margaret O’Laughlin, Office of

External Relations (202–205–1819).

Hearing impaired individuals are

advised that information on this matter

can be obtained by contacting the TDD

terminal on (202–205-1810).

PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing in

connection with the investigation will

be held at the U.S. International Trade

Commission Building, 500 E Street SW.,

Washington, DC, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

on April 30, 1997. All persons will have

the right to appear, by counsel or in

person, to present information and to be

heard. Requests to appear at the public

hearing should be filed with the

Secretary, United States International

Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW.,

Washington, DC 20436, no later than

5:15 p.m. April 14, 1997. Any

prehearing briefs (original and 14

copies) should be filed not later than

5:15 p.m., April 21, 1997; the deadline

for filing posthearing briefs or

statements is 5:15 p.m., May 15, 1997.

In the event that, as of the close of

business on April 14, 1997, no

witnesses are scheduled to appear at the

hearing, the hearing will be canceled.

Any person interested in attending the

hearing as an observer or nonparticipant may call the Secretary to the

Commission (202–205–1816) after April

14, 1997, to determine whether the

hearing will be held.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS: In lieu of or in

addition to participating in the public

hearing, interested persons are invited

to submit written statements concerning

the matters to be addressed in the

report. Commercial or financial

information that a party desires the

Commission to treat as confidential

must be submitted on separate sheets of

paper, each clearly marked

‘‘Confidential Business Information’’ at

the top. All submissions requesting

confidential treatment must conform

with the requirements of section 201.6