[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 81 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 21010]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10294]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

U.S. Geological Survey


Request for Public Comments on Proposed Information Collection 
Submitted to OMB for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

    A request for the information collection described below has been 
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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. 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. Public comments on the proposal should be made 
directly to the Desk Officer for the Interior Department, Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 
Washington, DC 20503 and to the Bureau Clearance Officer, U.S. 
Geological Survey, 807 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: Assessment of the Use and Benefits of Waterfowl Production 
Areas in Minnesota.
    OMB Approval No.: New collection.
    Summary: Respondents supply information through a mailed survey on 
(1) preferences for recreational and educational activities and 
experiences associated with Waterfowl Production Areas, (2) the non-
economic benefits they receive from visiting Waterfowl Production 
Areas; (3) attitudes and support toward federal management and 
acquisition of Waterfowl Production Areas. Information will be used to 
improve management and operation of Waterfowl Production Areas and 
programs.
    Estimated Completion Time: 25 minutes.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 700.
    Frequency: Once.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 292 hours.
    Affected Public: Visitors to Waterfowl Production Areas in the 
state of Minnesota.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain copies of the survey, 
contact the Bureau clearance officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 807 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, 
telephone (703) 648-7313.

    Dated: April 10, 2001.
Dennis B. Fenn,
Associate Director for Biology.
[FR Doc. 01-10294 Filed 4-25-01; 8:45 am]
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