[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 57311] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-28676] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.
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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 approval for the collection of information under 30 CFR Part 842 which allows the collection and processing of citizen complaints and requests for inspection.
Dates
Comments on the proposed information collection must be received by December 28, 1998, 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 request, 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 implementing 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 30 CFR Part 842, Federal inspections and monitoring. 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: Federal inspections and monitoring--30 CFR Part 842. OMB Control Number: 1029-xxxx. Summary. For purposes of information collection, this part establishes the procedures for any person to notify the Office of Surface Mining in writing of any violation which may exist at a surface coal mining operation. The information will be used to investigate potential violations of the Act or applicable State regulations. Bureau Form Number: None. Frequency of Collection: Once. Description of Respondents: Citizens, State governments. Total Annual Responses: 140. Total Annual Burden Hours: 45 minutes.
Dated: October 21, 1998. Richard G. Bryson, Chief, Division of Regulatory Support. [FR Doc. 98-28676 Filed 10-26-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-05-M