Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request,

[Federal Register: September 8, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 173)]

[Notices]

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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

[WO-350-1540-01]

Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

The proposal for the collection of information listed below has been 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 and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the Bureau's Clearance Officer at the phone number listed below. On June 24, 1998, BLM published a notice in the Federal Register (63 FR 34472) requesting comments on this proposed collection. The comment period closed on August 24, 1998. BLM received no comments from the public in response to that notice. Copies of the proposed collection of information and related documents and explanatory material may be obtained by contacting the BLM clearance officer at the telephone number listed below.

OMB is required to respond to this request within 60 days but may respond within 30 days. For maximum consideration, your comments and suggestions on the requirement should be made within 30 days directly to the Office of Management and Budget, Interior Desk Officer (1004- 0060), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20503. Please provide a copy of your comments to the Bureau Clearance Officer (WO-630), 1849 C St., N.W., Mail Stop 401 LS, Washington, D.C. 20240.

Nature of Comments: We specifically request your comments on the following:

1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper functioning of BLM, including whether or not the information will have practical utility;

2. The accuracy of BLM's estimate of the burden of collecting the 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 collecting the information on those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical or other forms of information technology.

Title: Application for Transportation and Utility Systems and Facilities on

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Federal Lands, Pub. L. 96-487 (Also applicable for 43 CFR 2800 and 2880).

OMB Approval Number: 1004-0060.

Abstract: Respondents supply information as to their identity and address and the nature, location and potential impacts of the proposed facility. The information enables the using agency to identify and communicate with the applicant and to locate and evaluate the effect of the proposed facility on the environment and other land uses.

Frequency: Once.

Description of Respondents: Applicants needing a right-of-way on Federal Lands.

Estimated Completion Time: 2 hours.

Annual Responses: 4900.

Annual Burden Hours: 9600.

Bureau Clearance Officer: Carole Smith, (202) 452-0367.

Dated: August 25, 1998. Carole J. Smith, Bureau of Land Management Clearance Officer.

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