81 FR 33701 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 103 (May 27, 2016)

Page Range		33701-33702
FR Document		2016-12569

We (the U.S. Geological Survey) are notifying the public that we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the information collection request (ICR) described below. To comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this ICR. This collection is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2016.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[USGS-GX16WC00COM0001]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Interior.

ACTION: Notice of revision of a currently approved information 
collection, (1028-0106).

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SUMMARY: We (the U.S. Geological Survey) are notifying the public that 
we have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the 
information collection request (ICR) described below. To comply with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and as part of our continuing 
efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on this ICR. This collection is scheduled to expire on May 31, 
2016.

DATES: To ensure that your comments on this ICR are considered, OMB 
must receive them on or before June 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Please submit written comments on this information 
collection directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), 
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer 
for the Department of the Interior, via email: 
([email protected]); or by fax (202) 395-5806; and identify 
your submission with `OMB Control Number 1028-0106 USGS Ash Fall 
Report'. Please also forward a copy of your comments and suggestions on 
this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 807, 
Reston, VA 20192 (mail); (703) 648-7195 (fax); or [email protected] (email). Please reference `OMB Information 
Collection 1028-0106: USGS Ash Fall Report' in all correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Wallace, U.S. Geological 
Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, 
Alaska 99508, office phone: 907-786-7109, email: [email protected] You may 
also find information about this ICR at www.reginfo.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The USGS provides notifications and warnings to the public of 
volcanic activity in the U.S. in order to reduce the loss of life, 
property, and economic and societal impacts. Ash fallout to the ground 
can pose significant disruption and damage to buildings, 
transportation, water and wastewater, power supply, communications 
equipment, agriculture, and primary production leading to potentially 
substantial societal impacts and costs, even at thicknesses of only a 
few millimeters or inches. Additionally, fine grained ash, when 
ingested can cause health impacts to humans and animals. USGS will use 
reports entered in real time by respondents of ash fall in their local 
area to correct or refine ash fall forecasts as the ash cloud moves 
downwind. Retrospectively these reports will enable USGS to improve 
their ash fall models and further research into eruptive processes.
    This project is a database module and web interface allowing the 
public and Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) staff to enter reports of 
ash fall in their local area in real time and retrospectively following 
an eruptive event. Users browsing the AVO Web site during eruptions 
will be directed towards a web form allowing them to fill in ash fall 
information and submit the information to AVO.
    Compiled ashfall reports are available in real-time to AVO staff 
through the AVO internal Web site. A pre-formatted summary report or 
table that distills information received online will show ash fall 
reports in chronological order with key fields including (1) date and 
time of ash fall, (2) location, (3) positive or negative ash fall (4) 
name of observer, and (5) contact information is easily viewable 
internally on the report so that

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calls for clarification can be made by AVO staff quickly and Operations 
room staff can visualize ashfall information quickly.
    Ash fall report data will also be displayed on a dynamic map 
interface and show positive (yes ash) and negative (no ash) ash fall 
reports by location. Ash fall reports (icons) will be publically 
displayed for a period of 24 hours and shaded differently as they age 
so that the age of reports is obvious.
    The ash fall report database will help AVO track eruption clouds 
and associated fallout downwind. These reports from the public will 
also give scientists a more complete record of the amount and duration 
and other conditions of ash fall. Getting first-hand accounts of ash 
fall will support model ash fall development and interpretation of 
satellite imagery. AVO scientists will--as time allows--be able to 
contact the individuals using their entered contact information for 
clarification and details. Knowing the locations from which ash-fall 
reports have been filed will improve ash fall warning messages, AVO 
Volcanic Activity Notifications, and make fieldwork more efficient. AVO 
staff will be able to condense and summarize the various ash fall 
reports and forward that information on to emergency management 
agencies and the wider public. The online form will also free up 
resources during exceedingly busy times during an eruption, as most 
individuals currently phone AVO with their reports.
    Observers may also collect and submit a physical ashfall sample 
using mail services. The area over which ash can fall is large. Timely 
access is often difficult for USGS employees and local individuals are 
ideally positioned to collect quality samples.

II. Data

    OMB Control Number: 1028-0106.
    Form Number: NA.
    Title: USGS Ash Fall Report.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondent Obligation: Participation is voluntary.
    Frequency of Collection: On occasion, after each ashfall event.
    Description of Respondents: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Total Number of Annual Responses: Approximately 200 
individuals will respond with an observation event each year.
    Estimated Time per Response: We estimate the public reporting 
burden will average 3.5 minutes per response. This includes the time 
for reviewing instructions, and answering a web-based questionnaire.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 33 hours.
    Estimated Reporting and Recordkeeping ``Non-Hour Cost'' Burden: 
There are a few optional ``non-hour cost'' burdens associated with this 
collection of information, such as clipboards, plastic bags, and 
preparing ash collection tools. We estimate the maximum for all 
respondents is $711.
    Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) 
provides that an agency may not conduct or sponsor and you are not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number. Until the OMB approves a collection 
of information, you are not obliged to respond.
    Comments: On February 12, 2016, we published a Federal Register 
notice (81 FR 7582) announcing that we would submit this ICR to OMB for 
approval and soliciting comments. The comment period closed on April 
12, 2016. We received no comments.

III. Request for Comments

    We again invite comments concerning this ICR as to: (a) Whether the 
proposed collection of information is necessary for the agency to 
perform its duties, including whether the information is useful; (b) 
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed 
collection of information; (c) how to enhance the quality, usefulness, 
and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) how to minimize 
the burden on the respondents, including the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this notice are 
a matter of public record. Before including your personal mailing 
address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable 
information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire 
comment, including your personally identifiable information, may be 
made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us and the OMB 
in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from 
public review, we cannot guarantee that it will be done.

Thomas L. Murry,
Director, Volcano Science Center.
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specific reasons why a hearing would be legally taken specimens of polar bear Please also forward a copy of your
appropriate. The holding of such a (Ursus maritimus), walrus (Odobenus comments and suggestions on this
hearing is at the discretion of the rosmarus), sea otter (Enhydra lutris), information collection to the
Service Director. marine otter (Lontra felina), West Indian Information Collection Clearance
manatee (Trichechus manatus), Officer, U.S. Geological Survey, 12201
III. Permit Applications
Amazonian manatee (Trichechus Sunrise Valley Drive MS 807, Reston,
A. Endangered Species inunguis), West African manatee VA 20192 (mail); (703) 648–7195 (fax);
Applicant: Zoological Society of (Trichechus senegalensis), and dugong or gs-info_collections@usgs.gov (email).
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; PRT– (Dugong dugon) for purposes of Please reference ‘OMB Information
145194 scientific research. This notification Collection 1028–0106: USGS Ash Fall
covers activities to be conducted by the Report’ in all correspondence.
The applicant requests a permit to applicant over a 5-year period. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
import biological samples from wild Concurrent with publishing this Kristi Wallace, U.S. Geological Survey,
black-footed cats (Felis nigripes) for the notice in the Federal Register, we are Alaska Volcano Observatory, 4210
purpose of survival of the species/ forwarding copies of the above University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska
scientific research. This notification applications to the Marine Mammal 99508, office phone: 907–786–7109,
covers activities to be conducted by the Commission and the Committee of email: kwallace@usgs. You may also
applicant over a 5-year period. Scientific Advisors for their review. find information about this ICR at
Applicant: Odysea Aquarium, LLC, Brenda Tapia, www.reginfo.gov.
Scottsdale, AZ; PRT–87012B Program Analyst/Data Administrator, Branch SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The applicant requests a permit to of Permits, Division of Management
I. Abstract
import 20 captive bred, African Authority.
penguins (Spheniscus demersus) for the [FR Doc. 2016–12550 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] The USGS provides notifications and
purpose of enhancement of the survival BILLING CODE 4333–15–P warnings to the public of volcanic
of the species. This notification covers activity in the U.S. in order to reduce
activities to be conducted by the the loss of life, property, and economic
applicant over a 1-year period. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR and societal impacts. Ash fallout to the
ground can pose significant disruption
Applicant: Dwayne Lake, East Dublin, Geological Survey and damage to buildings, transportation,
GA; PRT–050246
[USGS–GX16WC00COM0001] water and wastewater, power supply,
The applicant requests a captive-bred communications equipment,
wildlife registration under 50 CFR Agency Information Collection agriculture, and primary production
17.21(g) for the following species to Activities: Request for Comments leading to potentially substantial
enhance species propagation or societal impacts and costs, even at
survival: Brown lemur (Eulemur fulvus), AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), thicknesses of only a few millimeters or
ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta), black Interior. inches. Additionally, fine grained ash,
and white ruffed lemur (Varecia ACTION: Notice of revision of a currently when ingested can cause health impacts
variegate), and red-ruffed lemur approved information collection, (1028– to humans and animals. USGS will use
(Varecia variegate ruber). This 0106). reports entered in real time by
notification covers activities to be respondents of ash fall in their local
conducted by the applicant over a 5- SUMMARY: We (the U.S. Geological
area to correct or refine ash fall forecasts
year period. Survey) are notifying the public that we
as the ash cloud moves downwind.
have submitted to the Office of
Multiple Applicants Retrospectively these reports will enable
Management and Budget (OMB) the
USGS to improve their ash fall models
The following applicants each request information collection request (ICR)
and further research into eruptive
a permit to import the sport-hunted described below. To comply with the
processes.
trophy of one male bontebok Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) This project is a database module and
(Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) culled and as part of our continuing efforts to web interface allowing the public and
from a captive herd maintained under reduce paperwork and respondent Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) staff
the management program of the burden, we invite the general public and to enter reports of ash fall in their local
Republic of South Africa, for the other Federal agencies to take this area in real time and retrospectively
purpose of enhancement of the survival opportunity to comment on this ICR. following an eruptive event. Users
of the species. This collection is scheduled to expire browsing the AVO Web site during
on May 31, 2016. eruptions will be directed towards a
Applicant: Patrick Ballenger, Morral,
OH; PRT–93135B DATES: To ensure that your comments web form allowing them to fill in ash
on this ICR are considered, OMB must fall information and submit the
Applicant: Geoffrey Stone, Fallon, NV; receive them on or before June 27, 2016. information to AVO.
PRT–95502B
ADDRESSES: Please submit written Compiled ashfall reports are available
Applicant: Terry Jones, Bryan, TX; PRT– comments on this information in real-time to AVO staff through the
88951B collection directly to the Office of AVO internal Web site. A pre-formatted
Management and Budget (OMB), Office summary report or table that distills
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Applicant: Terry Freeman, Russellville,
AZ; PRT–94211B of Information and Regulatory Affairs, information received online will show
Attention: Desk Officer for the ash fall reports in chronological order
Applicant: Natural History Museum of Department of the Interior, via email: with key fields including (1) date and
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA; (OIRA_SUBMISSION@omb.eop.gov); or time of ash fall, (2) location, (3) positive
PRT–78234B by fax (202) 395–5806; and identify your or negative ash fall (4) name of observer,
The applicant requests renewal of a submission with ‘OMB Control Number and (5) contact information is easily
permit to acquire, import, and export 1028–0106 USGS Ash Fall Report’. viewable internally on the report so that

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calls for clarification can be made by instructions, and answering a web-based DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AVO staff quickly and Operations room questionnaire.
staff can visualize ashfall information Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 33 Bureau of Land Management
quickly. hours. [LLNVC00000.L16100000.DR0000; 14–
Ash fall report data will also be 08807; MO# 4500084731]
displayed on a dynamic map interface Estimated Reporting and
and show positive (yes ash) and Recordkeeping ‘‘Non-Hour Cost’’ Notice of Availability Nevada and
negative (no ash) ash fall reports by Burden: There are a few optional ‘‘non- California Greater Sage-Grouse Bi-
location. Ash fall reports (icons) will be hour cost’’ burdens associated with this State Distinct Population Segment
publically displayed for a period of 24 collection of information, such as Land Use Plan Amendment and
hours and shaded differently as they age clipboards, plastic bags, and preparing Record of Decision
so that the age of reports is obvious. ash collection tools. We estimate the
The ash fall report database will help maximum for all respondents is $711. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management,
AVO track eruption clouds and Interior.
Public Disclosure Statement: The PRA
associated fallout downwind. These ACTION: Notice.
(44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) provides that an
reports from the public will also give agency may not conduct or sponsor and SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land
scientists a more complete record of the you are not required to respond to a Management (BLM) announces the
amount and duration and other collection of information unless it availability of the Record of Decision
conditions of ash fall. Getting first-hand displays a currently valid OMB control (ROD) for the approved Nevada and
accounts of ash fall will support model number. Until the OMB approves a California Greater Sage-Grouse Bi-State
ash fall development and interpretation collection of information, you are not Distinct Population Segment Land Use
of satellite imagery. AVO scientists obliged to respond. Plan Amendment (LUPA) for the Carson
will—as time allows—be able to contact City District and the Tonopah Field
the individuals using their entered Comments: On February 12, 2016, we
published a Federal Register notice (81 Office located in Nevada. The Nevada
contact information for clarification and State Director signed the ROD on May
details. Knowing the locations from FR 7582) announcing that we would
submit this ICR to OMB for approval 27, 2016, which constitutes the final
which ash-fall reports have been filed decision of the BLM and makes the
will improve ash fall warning messages, and soliciting comments. The comment
period closed on April 12, 2016. We LUPA effective immediately.
AVO Volcanic Activity Notifications,
received no comments. ADDRESSES: Copies of the ROD/
and make fieldwork more efficient. AVO
staff will be able to condense and approved LUPA are available upon
III. Request for Comments request from the Carson City District
summarize the various ash fall reports
and forward that information on to Manager, Bureau of Land Management,
We again invite comments concerning 5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City,
emergency management agencies and this ICR as to: (a) Whether the proposed
the wider public. The online form will NV 89701, Battle Mountain District
collection of information is necessary Manager, Bureau of Land Management,
also free up resources during for the agency to perform its duties,
exceedingly busy times during an 50 Bastian Road, Battle Mountain, NV
including whether the information is 89820 or via the Internet at http://
eruption, as most individuals currently useful; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s
phone AVO with their reports. www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_
estimate of the burden of the proposed field.html. Copies of the ROD/approved
Observers may also collect and submit collection of information; (c) how to
a physical ashfall sample using mail LUPA are available for public
enhance the quality, usefulness, and inspection at the Carson City or Battle
services. The area over which ash can clarity of the information to be
fall is large. Timely access is often Mountain District Offices at the above
collected; and (d) how to minimize the addresses.
difficult for USGS employees and local burden on the respondents, including
individuals are ideally positioned to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the use of automated collection
collect quality samples. Colleen Sievers, Project Manager,
techniques or other forms of information
telephone: 775–885–6168; address: 5665
II. Data technology.
Morgan Mill Rd., Carson City, NV
OMB Control Number: 1028–0106. Please note that comments submitted 89701; email: blm_nv_ccdowebmail@
Form Number: NA. in response to this notice are a matter blm.gov. Persons who use a
Title: USGS Ash Fall Report. of public record. Before including your telecommunications device for the deaf
Type of Request: Revision of a personal mailing address, phone (TDD) may call the Federal Information
currently approved information number, email address, or other Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
collection. personally identifiable information in to contact the above individual during
Respondent Obligation: Participation your comment, you should be aware normal business hours. The FIRS is
is voluntary. that your entire comment, including available 24 hours a day, seven days a
Frequency of Collection: On occasion, your personally identifiable week, to leave a message or question
after each ashfall event. information, may be made publicly with the above individual. You will
Description of Respondents: available at any time. While you can ask receive a reply during normal business
Individuals and households. us and the OMB in your comment to hours.
Estimated Total Number of Annual withhold your personal identifying SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
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Responses: Approximately 200 information from public review, we Nevada California Greater Sage-Grouse
individuals will respond with an cannot guarantee that it will be done. Bi-State Distinct Population Segment
observation event each year. Land Use Plan will amend the Carson
Thomas L. Murry,
Estimated Time per Response: We City Field Office Consolidated Resource
estimate the public reporting burden Director, Volcano Science Center. Management Plan (RMP) (2001) and the
will average 3.5 minutes per response. [FR Doc. 2016–12569 Filed 5–26–16; 8:45 am] Tonopah Field Office RMP (1997). The
This includes the time for reviewing BILLING CODE 4338–11–P LUPA and associated environmental

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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of revision of a currently approved information collection, (1028-0106).
Dates		To ensure that your comments on this ICR are considered, OMB must receive them on or before June 27, 2016.
Contact		Kristi Wallace, U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Volcano Observatory, 4210 University Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, office phone: 907-786-7109, email: [email protected] You may also find information about this ICR at www.reginfo.gov.
FR Citation		81 FR 33701

81 FR 33701 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORGeological Survey

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 103 (May 27, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey