Government Performance and Results Act strategic plan; comment request,

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Federal Register: July 21, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 139)NoticesPage 39170From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey Government Performance and Results Act Strategic Plan; Comment Solicitation

AGENCY: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.

The U.S. Geological Survey is the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. The USGS works in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country to provide reliable, impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers. This information is gathered in every State by USGS scientists to minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters; contribute to the sound conservation, as well as the economic and physical development of the Nation's natural resources; and enhance the quality of life by monitoring water, biological energy, and mineral resources.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 requires that agencies update and revise their strategic plans at least every 3 years, with the first revision due in 2000. The GPRA also states that agencies must consult with the Congress and solicit and consider the views and suggestions of other parties that could be affected by or be interested in the agency's plan during the plan's development. USGS has refocused its strategic plan over the past year and would welcome comments from interested parties before finalizing the revisions.

USGS is continuing to consult with customers and stakeholders and will provide several public forums for interested parties to provide input during the revision of the strategic plan, including:

<bullet> Electronic input: Comments may be provided through the USGS web site, at the URL provided in the Supplementary Information section.

<bullet> Paper input: Comments may be provided with written correspondence to the address cited in the Address section.

<bullet> Public meetings: USGS may hold public consultation sessions as described in the Supplementary Information section.

DATES: Please provide comments electronically or on paper no later than August 31, 1999, and any expressions of interest in USGS holding public consultation sessions by August 16, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Ms. Anne Kinsinger, Chief, Office of Program Planning and Coordination, U.S. Geological Survey, 107 National Center, Reston, VA 20192. Send E-mail comments to StratPlan@usgs.gov. Contact Ms. Anne Kinsinger at (703) 648-4451.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Strategic Plan Availability: See the USGS web site at http:/ www.usgs.gov/stratplan to access pdf files of the USGS GPRA Strategic Plan, as well as Annual Performance Plans for Fiscal Years 1999 and 2000. If you do not have electronic access, please request a copy of the plan from Ms. Kinsinger (see the Addresses section).

Public Consultation Sessions: USGS will hold public consultation sessions in early September if there is sufficient interest. Interested parties should reply to the addresses in the Addresses section on later than August 16, 1999. Session participants should be familiar with the plan. The intent of the sessions will be to have free-flowing discussions about the direction and goals established in the strategic plan and to hear suggestions and expectations for the final revision. USGS will establish logistics after expressions of interests have been received, and will notify respondents of dates, locations, and times no later than August 31, 1999.

Dated: July 14, 1999. Charles G. Groat, Director, U.S. Geological Survey.

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