67 FR 60 pgs. 14972-14973 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 60Pages: 14972 - 14973
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-7387 Filed 3-27-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Interior Department
Sub Agency: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Notice of Proposed Information Collection
AGENCY:
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.
ACTION:
Notice and request for comments.
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 renewed authority for three collections of information: 30 CFR 872, Abandoned mine reclamation funds; 30 CFR 955 and the Form OSM-74, Certification of Blasters in Federal program States and on Indian lands; and 30 CFR 705 and the Form OSM-23, Restriction on financial interests of State employees.
DATES:
Comments on the proposed information collection must be received by May 28, 2002, 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 requests, explanatory information and related forms, contact John A. Trelease, at (202) 208-2783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Office of Management and Budget (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 approval. These collections are contained in (1) 30 CFR part 872, Abandoned mine reclamation funds; (2) Form OSM-74 which incorporates the requirements of 30 CFR part 955, Certification of Blasters in Federal program States and on Indian lands; and (3) 30 CFR part 705 and the Form OSM-23, Restriction on financial interests of State employees. 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 the 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: Abandoned mine reclamation funds, 30 CFR part 872.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0054.
Summary: 30 CFR part 872 establishes a procedure whereby States and Indian tribes submit written statements announcing the State/Tribe's decision not to submit reclamation plans, and therefore, will not be granted AML funds.
Bureau Form Number: None.
Fequency of Collection: Once.
Description of Respondents: State and Tribal abandoned mine land reclamation agencies.
Total Annual Responses: 1.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 1.
Title: Certification of blasters in Federal program States and on Indian lands, 30 part CFR 955.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0083.
Summary: This information is being collected to ensure that the applicants for blaster certification are qualified. This information, with blasting tests, will be used to determine the eligibility of the applicant.
Bureau Form Number: OSM-74.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Description of Respondents: Individuals intent of being certified as blasters in Federal program States and on Indian lands.
Total Annual Responses: 33.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 57.
Title: Restrictions on financial interests of State employees, 30 CFR 705.
OMB Control Number: 1029-0067.
Summary: Respondents supply information on employment and financial interests. The purpose of the collection is to ensure compliance with section 517(g) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, which places an absolute prohibition on having a direct or indirect financial interest in underground or surface coal mining operations.
Bureau Form Number: OSM-23.
Frequency of Collection: Entrance on duty and annually.
Description of Respondents: Any State regulatory authority employee or member of advisory boards or commissions established in accordance with State law or regulation to represent multiple interests who performs any function or duty under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.
Total Annual Responses: 2,909.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 974.
Dated: March 5, 2002.
Richard G. Bryson,
Chief, Division of Regulatory Support.
[FR Doc. 02-7387 Filed 3-27-02; 8:45 am]
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