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Activity and application and report form number (* means

report form used for more than one permit activity)

Total No. of

responses

(annually)

Estimated

completion

time (hr)

Total annual

burden

hours

Regulatory authority

—Miscellaneous, 3–200–10f ...................................... 20 1 ............................. 20

Ann. Report, 3–202–7 ............................................ 227 0.5 (30 min) ........... 113

Falconry, 3–200–11 ........................................................... 283 1 ............................. 283 50 CFR 21.2, 21.11, 21.28.

Disposition Report, 3–186 A* ............................................ 11,000 0.17 (10 min) ......... 1,833

Raptor Propagation, 3–200–12 ......................................... 48 1.5 .......................... 72 50 CFR 21.2, 21.11, 21.30.

Disposition Report, 3–186 A* ............................................ 5,000 0.17 (10 min) ......... 833

Annual Report—Raptor Prop., 3–202–8 ........................... 389 1 ............................. 389

Depredation, 3–200–13 ..................................................... 788 1.5 .......................... 1,182 50 CFR 21.2, 21.11, 21.41.

Annual Report—Depredation, 3–202–9* ........................... 2,542 1 ............................. 2,542

Bald & Golden Eagle:

—Exhibition, 3–200–14a ............................................ 31 2.5 .......................... 77 50 CFR 22.1, 22.2, 22.12, 22.21.

Annual Report—Education, 3–202–5* .................... 1,743 1 ............................. 1,743

—Scientific Collecting/Research, 3–200–14b ............ 2 3 ............................. 6

Ann. Report—Sci. Collecting, 3–202–1*, ............... 24 1 ............................. 24

Eagle—Native American Religious: Permit Application,

Shipping Request, and Tribal Certification, 3–200–15/

15a.

1,083 0.5 (30 min) ........... 541 50 CFR 22.1, 22.2, 22.12, 22.22.

Take of Depredating Eagles, 3–200–16 ........................... 11 1 ............................. 11 50 CFR 22.1, 22.2, 22.12, 22.23.

Annual Report Depredation, 3–202–9* ............................. 11 1 ............................. 11

Eagle Falconry, 3–200–17 ................................................ 2 1 ............................. 2 50 CFR 22.1, 22.2, 22.12, 22.24.

Take of Golden Eagle Nests, 3–200–18 ........................... 2 4 ............................. 8 50 CFR 22.1, 22.2, 22.12, 22.25.

Renewal of a Permit, 3–200–68 ........................................ 7,444 0.25 (15 min) ......... 1,861 50 CFR 13.21, 13.22.

CITES Import/Export/Eagle Transport for Exhibition/Scientific Research, 3–200–69.50 1 ............................. 50 50 CFR 22.21, 23.11, 23.12,

23.13, 23.15.

CITES Import/Export/Eagle Transport for Indian Religious Purposes, 3–200–70.250 1 ............................. 250 50 CFR 22.22, 23.11, 23.12,

23.13, 23.15.

OMB Control Number: 1018–0022.

Service Form Numbers: 3–200–6

through 3–200–18, 3–200–67 through 3–

200–70, 3–202–1 through 3–202–9, 3–

186, 3–186A.

Description of Respondents:

Individuals, zoological parks, museums,

universities, scientists, taxidermists,

businesses; State, local, Tribal and

Federal governments.

Number of Respondents: 29,944.

Frequency of Collection: On Occasion.

Total Annual Burden hours: 22,234.

Total Annual Responses: 47,326.

Total Annual Non-hour Cost Burden:

$245,775.

Dated: February 14, 2001.

Rebecca A. Mullin,

Service Information Collection Officer.

[FR Doc. 01–5656 Filed 3–7–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

Endangered Species Permit

Applications

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,

Interior.

ACTION: Notice of receipt of permit

applications.

SUMMARY: The following applicants have

applied for a scientific research permit

to conduct certain activities with

endangered species pursuant to section

10 (a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species

Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531

et seq.).

Permit No. TE–037806

Applicant: Bureau of Land

Management, Bakersfield, California

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey, collect and

sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn

fairy shrimp (Branchinecta

longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the

vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus

packardi) throughout each species range

in conjunction with surveys for the

purpose of enhancing their survival.

These activities were previously

authorized under subpermit No.

BLMBD–1.

Permit No. TE–837310

Applicant: Philip E. Persons, Lompoc,

California.

The applicant requests a permit

amendment to take (locate and monitor

nests) the California least tern (Sterna

antillarum browni) in conjunction with

monitoring in San Luis Obispo and

Santa Barbara Counties for the purpose

of enhancing its survival.

Permit Nos. TE–038271; TE–038065;

TE–038109; TE–038697; TE–038583

Applicants: Jennifer Simmons,

Ventura, California; Shannon Allen, San

Diego, California; Theodore Noble Lee,

San Diego, California; Jennifer

Anderson, Solana Beach, California;

Cynthia Wood, Julian, California.

Theses applicants each request a

permit to take (survey by pursuit) the

Quino checkerspot butterfly

(Euphydryas editha quino) in

conjunction with surveys throughout

the species’ range in California for the

purpose of enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE–038716

Applicant: Frank Wegscheider,

Orange, California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey, collect and

sacrifice) the Conservancy fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta conservatio), longhorn

fairy shrimp (Branchinecta

longiantenna), San Diego fairy shrimp

(Branchinecta sandiegonensis), and the

vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus

packardi) and take (survey by pursuit)

the Quino checkerspot butterfly

(Euphydryas editha quino) throughout

each species’ range in conjunction with

surveys for the purpose of enhancing

their survival.

Permit No. TE–797665

Applicant: Regional Environmental

Consultants, San Diego, California.

The permittee requests an amendment

to take (harass by survey and monitor

nests) the southwestern willow

flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus)

and take (harass by survey) the cactus

ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium

brasilianum cactorum) in conjunction

with surveys and population monitoring

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throughout each species’ range for the

purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. TE–038578

Applicant: Van Smith, Brea,

California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass by survey and nest monitor)

the southwestern willow flycatcher

(Empidonax traillii extimus) and take

(nest monitor) the least Bell’s vireo

(Vireo bellii pusillus) in conjunction

with surveys and population monitoring

throughout the state of California for the

purpose of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. TE–807078

Applicant: William J. Sydeman, Point

Reyes Bird Observatory, Stinson Beach,

California.

The applicant requests a permit

amendment to take (locate and monitor

nests; capture and band) the California

least tern (Sterna antillarum browni) in

conjunction with monitoring in San

Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties

for the purpose of enhancing its

survival.

Permit No. TE–020548

Applicant: Western Ecological

Science Center, Biological Resources

Division of the U.S. Geological Survey,

Vallejo, California.

The applicant requests an amendment

to take (fur-clip) the salt marsh harvest

mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in

conjunction with genetic research

throughout the species’ northern range

in California for the purpose of

enhancing its survival.

Permit No. TE–038717

Applicant: Pacificorp, Portland,

Oregon.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (capture, handle, and release) the

shortnose sucker (Chasmistes

brevirostris) and Lost River sucker

(Deltistes luxatus) in conjunction with

scientific research throughout the

Klamath River and its major tributaries

in Oregon and California for the purpose

of enhancing their survival.

Permit No. TE–038718

Applicant: Robert C. Parker, Ramona,

California.

The applicant requests a permit to

take (harass) the California least tern

(Sterna antillarum browni) in

conjunction with predator control

activities in San Diego County,

California for the purpose of enhancing

its survival.

Permit No. TE–038971

Applicant: Roger Thibault, Swansea,

Massachusetts.

The applicant requests a permit to

purchase, in interstate commerce, three

female and three male captive bred

Hawaiian (=nene) geese (Nesochen

[=Branta] sandvicensis) for the purpose

of enhancing the species propagation

and survival. This notification covers

activities conducted by the applicant

over the next 5 years.

DATES: Written comments on these

permit applications must be received on

or before April 9, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Written data or comments

should be submitted to the Chief,

Endangered Species, Ecological

Services, Fish and Wildlife Service, 911

NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

97232–4181; Fax: (503) 231–6243.

Please refer to the respective permit

number for each application when

submitting comments. All comments

received, including names and

addresses, will become part of the

official administrative record and may

be made available to the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Documents and other information

submitted with these applications are

available for review, subject to the

requirements of the Privacy Act and

Freedom of Information Act, by any

party who submits a written request for

a copy of such documents within 20

days of the date of publication of this

notice to the address above; telephone:

(503) 231–2063. Please refer to the

respective permit number for each

application when requesting copies of

documents.

Dated: February 23, 2001.

Rowan W. Gould,

Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Portland,

Oregon.

[FR Doc. 01–5657 Filed 3–7–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–55–P

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 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 suggestions 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: Ferrous Metals Surveys.

Current OMB approval number: 1028–

0068.

Abstract: Respondents supply the

U.S. Geological Survey with domestic

production and consumption data on

ferrous and related metals. This

information will be published as

monthly and annual reports for use by

Government agencies, industry, and the

general public.

Bureau form number: Various (17

forms).

Frequency: Monthly and Annual.

Description of respondents: Producers

and Consumers of ferrous and related

metals.

Annual Responses: 3,879.

Annual burden hours: 2,170.

Bureau clearance officer: John E.

Cordyack, Jr., 703–648–7313.

Keith L. Harris,

Acting Chief Scientist, Minerals Information

Team.

[FR Doc. 01–5660 Filed 3–7–01; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4310–YF–M

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

National Satellite Land Remote

Sensing Data Archive Advisory

Committee; Committee Meeting

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

SUMMARY: Pursuant to Public Law 92–

463, the National Satellite Land Remote

Sensing Data Archive (NSLRSDA)

Advisory Committee will meet at the