83 FR 17188 - Agency Information Collection Activities; National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP)
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 75 (April 18, 2018)
Geological Survey
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 75 (April 18, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-08085 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 17188-17189] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08085] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX18GC009PLSG00; OMB Control Number 1028-0088] Agency Information Collection Activities; National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP and STATEMAP) AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection (IC). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 18, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the information collection request (ICR) by mail to the U.S. Geological Survey, Information Collection Clearance Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to gs-info_collections@usgs.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1028-0088, in the subject line of your comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request additional information about this ICR, contact Darcy McPhee by email at dmcphee@usgs.gov, or by telephone at 703-648-6973. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the U.S. Geological Survey, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are soliciting comments on the proposed ICR that is described below. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to the proper functions of the USGS; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the USGS enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the USGS minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Abstract: EDMAP is the educational component of the NCGMP that is intended to train the next generation of [[Page 17189]] geologic mappers. The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the NCGMP is to establish the geologic framework of areas that are vital to the welfare of individual States. The NCGMP EDMAP program allocates funds to colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico through an annual competitive cooperative agreement process. Every Federal dollar awarded is matched with university funds. Geology professors, who are skilled in geologic mapping, request EDMAP funding to support undergraduate and graduate students at their college or university in a one-year mentored geologic mapping project that focuses on a specific geographic area. Only State Geological Surveys are eligible to apply to the STATEMAP component of the NCGMP pursuant to the National Geologic Mapping Act (Pub. L. 106-148). Since many State Geological Surveys are organized under a state university system, such universities may submit a proposal on behalf of the State Geological Survey. Each fall, the program announcements are posted to the Grants.gov website and respondents are required to submit applications (comprising Standard Form 424, 424A, 424B, Proposal Summary Sheet, the Proposal, and Budget Sheets. Additionally, EDMAP proposals must include a Negotiated Rate Agreement and a Support letter from a State Geologist or USGS Project Chief). Since 1996, more than $5 million from the NCGMP has supported geologic mapping efforts of more than 1,200 students working with more than 260 professors at 161 universities in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Funds for graduate projects are limited to $17,500 and undergraduate project funds limited to $10,000. These funds are used to cover field expenses and student salaries, but not faculty salaries or tuition. The authority for both programs is listed in the National Geologic Mapping Act (Pub. L. 106-148). We will protect information from respondents considered proprietary under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ``Data and information to be made available to the public or for limited inspection.'' Responses are voluntary. No questions of a ``sensitive'' nature are asked. Title: National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP-EDMAP and STATEMAP). OMB Control Number: 1028-0088. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Renewal without change. Respondents/Affected Public: University or College faculty and State Geological Surveys. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: Approximately 50 University or College faculty and 45 State Geological Survey respondents. Total Estimated Number of Responses: Approximately 95 responses. Estimated Completion Time per Response: 36 hours. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3,420 hours total. Respondent's Obligation: None. Participation is voluntary, though necessary to receive funding. Frequency of Collections: Annually. Total Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: There are no ``non- hour cost'' burdens associated with this IC. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The authorities for this action are the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). Darcy McPhee, Associate Program Coordinator, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. [FR Doc. 2018-08085 Filed 4-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311-AM-P
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We are especially interested in public limitations (30 CFR 250.197). Responses DATES: Interested persons are invited to
comment addressing the following are voluntary. Information about submit comments on or before June 18,
issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to NGGDPP-funded projects conducted by 2018.
the proper functions of the USGS; (2) state geological surveys is available to ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the
will this information be processed and the public at http:// information collection request (ICR) by
used in a timely manner; (3) is the datapreservation.usgs.gov. mail to the U.S. Geological Survey,
estimate of burden accurate; (4) how Title of Collection: National Information Collection Clearance
might the USGS enhance the quality, Geological and Geophysical Data Officer, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive MS
utility, and clarity of the information to Preservation Program (NGGDPP) Grant 159, Reston, VA 20192; or by email to
be collected; and (5) how might the Announcement Opportunity. gs-info_collections@usgs.gov. Please
USGS minimize the burden of this OMB Control Number: 1028–0087. reference OMB Control Number 1028–
collection on the respondents, including Form Number: NA. 0088, in the subject line of your
through the use of information Type of Review: Extension of a comments.
technology. currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: All FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
Comments that you submit in
state geological surveys may apply for request additional information about
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or NGGDPP grants. this ICR, contact Darcy McPhee by email
summarize each comment in our request Total Estimated Number of Annual at dmcphee@usgs.gov, or by telephone
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before Respondents: 35. at 703–648–6973.
including your address, phone number, Total Estimated Number of Annual SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We, the
email address, or other personal Responses: 70 (35 applications, 35 final U.S. Geological Survey, in accordance
identifying information in your technical report submissions). with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
comment, you should be aware that Estimated Completion Time per 1995, provide the general public and
your entire comment—including your Response: Grant application time other Federal agencies with an
personal identifying information—may estimate is 80 hours; final technical opportunity to comment on proposed,
be made publicly available at any time. report completion time estimate is 10 revised, and continuing collections of
While you may ask us in your comment hours. information. This helps us assess the
to withhold your personal identifying Total Estimated Number of Annual impact of our information collection
information from public review, we Burden Hours: 3,150. requirements and minimize the public’s
cannot guarantee that we will be able to Respondent’s Obligation: Required to reporting burden. It also helps the
do so. Obtain a Benefit. public understand our information
Abstract: This notice concerns the Frequency of Collection: Annually. collection requirements and provide the
collection of information to inform Total Estimated Annual Non-hour requested data in the desired format.
evaluation and selection of proposals for Burden Cost: None. We are soliciting comments on the
NGGDPP funding. Annual NGGDPP An agency may not conduct or proposed ICR that is described below.
data preservation priorities are provided sponsor and a person is not required to We are especially interested in public
in the Program Announcement. respond to a collection of information comment addressing the following
Proposals are accepted from state unless it displays a currently valid OMB issues: (1) Is the collection necessary to
geological surveys requesting funds to control number. the proper functions of the USGS; (2)
inventory, preserve, and make publicly The authorities for this action are the will this information be processed and
available geoscience collections and Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 used in a timely manner; (3) is the
data. Financial assistance is awarded U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). estimate of burden accurate; (4) how
annually on a competitive basis Lindsay Powers, might the USGS enhance the quality,
following the evaluation and ranking of utility, and clarity of the information to
NGGDPP Coordinator.
state proposals by a review panel be collected; and (5) how might the
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composed of representatives from the USGS minimize the burden of this
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Department of the Interior, state collection on the respondents, including
geological surveys, and academic and through the use of information
museum institutions. Since its inception technology.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Comments that you submit in
in 2007, NGGDPP has awarded 46 states
$7,043,000, which, when matched or Geological Survey response to this notice are a matter of
exceeded by the states, amounts to over public record. We will include or
$14 million invested in the rescue and [GX18GC009PLSG00; OMB Control Number summarize each comment in our request
preservation of valuable geoscientific 1028–0088] to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
samples and data for research. To including your address, phone number,
Agency Information Collection
submit a proposal, respondents must email address, or other personal
Activities; National Cooperative
complete a project narrative and submit identifying information in your
Geologic Mapping Program (EDMAP
the application via www.grants.gov. comment, you should be aware that
and STATEMAP)
Grant recipients must complete a final your entire comment—including your
technical report at the end of the project AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, personal identifying information—may
period. Narrative and report guidance is Interior. be made publicly available at any time.
available at http:// ACTION: Notice of information collection; While you may ask us in your comment
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datapreservation.usgs.gov and in the request for comment. to withhold your personal identifying
Program Announcement. Information information from public review, we
provided by respondents is proprietary SUMMARY: In accordance with the cannot guarantee that we will be able to
under the Freedom of Information Act Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the do so.
(5 U.S.C. 552), implementation U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is Abstract: EDMAP is the educational
regulations (43 CFR part 2), and data proposing to renew an information component of the NCGMP that is
and information public disclosure collection (IC). intended to train the next generation of
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geologic mappers. The primary objective Type of Review: Renewal without consideration were received by the
of the STATEMAP component of the change. National Park Service before March 31,
NCGMP is to establish the geologic Respondents/Affected Public: 2018. Pursuant to Section 60.13 of 36
framework of areas that are vital to the University or College faculty and State CFR part 60, written comments are
welfare of individual States. Geological Surveys. being accepted concerning the
The NCGMP EDMAP program Total Estimated Number of Annual significance of the nominated properties
allocates funds to colleges and Respondents: Approximately 50 under the National Register criteria for
universities in the United States and University or College faculty and 45 evaluation.
Puerto Rico through an annual State Geological Survey respondents. Before including your address, phone
competitive cooperative agreement Total Estimated Number of number, email address, or other
process. Every Federal dollar awarded is Responses: Approximately 95 personal identifying information in your
matched with university funds. responses. comment, you should be aware that
Geology professors, who are skilled in Estimated Completion Time per
your entire comment—including your
geologic mapping, request EDMAP Response: 36 hours.
personal identifying information—may
funding to support undergraduate and Total Estimated Number of Annual
be made publicly available at any time.
graduate students at their college or Burden Hours: 3,420 hours total.
While you can ask us in your comment
university in a one-year mentored Respondent’s Obligation: None.
to withhold your personal identifying
geologic mapping project that focuses Participation is voluntary, though
information from public review, we
on a specific geographic area. necessary to receive funding.
Frequency of Collections: Annually. cannot guarantee that we will be able to
Only State Geological Surveys are do so.
eligible to apply to the STATEMAP Total Estimated Annual Non-hour
component of the NCGMP pursuant to Burden Cost: There are no ‘‘non-hour Nominations submitted by State
the National Geologic Mapping Act cost’’ burdens associated with this IC. Historic Preservation Officers:
(Pub. L. 106–148). Since many State An agency may not conduct or
sponsor and a person is not required to IOWA
Geological Surveys are organized under
a state university system, such respond to a collection of information Greene County
universities may submit a proposal on unless it displays a currently valid OMB
St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 805 Head
behalf of the State Geological Survey. control number.
St., Churdan, SG100002398
Each fall, the program announcements The authorities for this action are the
are posted to the Grants.gov website and Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 Story County
respondents are required to submit U.S.C. 3501, et seq.). Ames Main Street Historic District, Roughly
applications (comprising Standard Form Darcy McPhee, 100–400 blks. of Main & 5th Sts. with cross
424, 424A, 424B, Proposal Summary Associate Program Coordinator, National streets of Burnett, Kellogg, Douglas & Duff
Sheet, the Proposal, and Budget Sheets. Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program. Sts., Ames, SG100002399
Additionally, EDMAP proposals must [FR Doc. 2018–08085 Filed 4–17–18; 8:45 am] PENNSYLVANIA
include a Negotiated Rate Agreement BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P
and a Support letter from a State Allegheny County
Geologist or USGS Project Chief). Wilkinsburg Historic District, Roughly
Since 1996, more than $5 million DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR bounded by North, E Swissvale, Center &
from the NCGMP has supported Rebecca Aves., Stoner Way & MLK Jr. E
geologic mapping efforts of more than National Park Service Busway, Wilkinsburg Borough,
1,200 students working with more than [NPS–WASO–NRNHL–DTS #25358; SG100002401
260 professors at 161 universities in 44 PPWOCRADI0, PCU00RP14.R50000] Erie County
states, the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. Funds for graduate projects National Register of Historic Places; Lawrence Park Historic District, Roughly
are limited to $17,500 and Notification of Pending Nominations bounded by East Lake Rd., Lawrence
undergraduate project funds limited to and Related Actions Pkwy., Bell St. & Smithson Ave., Lawrence
$10,000. These funds are used to cover Park Township, SG100002402
field expenses and student salaries, but AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.
WASHINGTON
not faculty salaries or tuition. The ACTION: Notice.
authority for both programs is listed in Ferry County
SUMMARY: The National Park Service is
the National Geologic Mapping Act Ferry County Courthouse, 350 E Delaware
soliciting comments on the significance
(Pub. L. 106–148). Ave., Republic, SG100002404
of properties nominated before March
We will protect information from Grays Harbor County
31, 2018, for listing or related actions in
respondents considered proprietary
the National Register of Historic Places. Hulbert, Edward & Laura, House, 807 N M
under the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552) and its implementing DATES: Comments should be submitted St., Aberdeen, SG100002405
regulations (43 CFR part 2), and under by May 3, 2018. King County
regulations at 30 CFR 250.197, ‘‘Data ADDRESSES: Comments may be sent via
Century 21—Washington State Coliseum, 305
and information to be made available to U.S. Postal Service and all other carriers
Harrison St., Seattle, SG100002406
the public or for limited inspection.’’ to the National Register of Historic
Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave.,
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with NOTICES
Responses are voluntary. No questions Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St.
Seattle, SG100002407
of a ‘‘sensitive’’ nature are asked. NW, MS 7228, Washington, DC 20240.
Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave.,
Title: National Cooperative Geologic SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Seattle, SG100002408
Mapping Program (NCGMP–EDMAP properties listed in this notice are being
and STATEMAP). considered for listing or related actions Pacific County
OMB Control Number: 1028–0088. in the National Register of Historic Shogren Cottage, 22107 Pacific Way, Ocean
Form Number: None. Places. Nominations for their Park, SG100002409
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of information collection; request for comment. | |
| Dates | Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 18, 2018. | |
| Contact | To request additional information about this ICR, contact Darcy McPhee by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 703-648-6973. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 17188 |
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