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

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Reclamation

Information Collection Submitted to the Office of Management and

Budget for Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

The proposal for the collection of information reproduced 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). An expedited review has been requested in accordance with the Act,

since allowing for the normal review period would adversely affect the

public interest for the reasons given below. Approval has been

requested by July 30, 1994. Comments and suggestions on the proposal

should be made directly to the bureau clearance officer listed below

and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project

(1006-XXXX), Washington DC 20503; Telephone 202-395-7340.

Title: Glen Canyon Environmental Studies Passive-Use Values Study.

OMB Approval Number: 1006-XXXX.

Abstract: Individuals who may not physically use certain unique or

significant resources may hold some value for their existence and

preservation. Passive-use or non-use economic value is a monetary

measure of this value. Studies completed under the Glen Canyon

Environmental Studies Program have shown that the operation of Glen

Canyon Dam affects downstream natural and cultural resources in Glen

Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park. If

individuals hold passive-use value for resources affected by the timing

and amount of the releases from the dam, the magnitude of these values

could be influenced by changes in the way the dam is operated. A small

(pilot) test survey was completed earlier (OMB clearance number 1006-

0013). Data obtained during the pilot test supported the hypothesis

that members of the general public hold passive-use value for these

resources and that the magnitude of these values may change across

operational alternatives. A full scale (final) survey is now proposed.

Information for the final survey will be collected from a random sample

of the U.S. population in an effort to quantify passive-use value for a

range of dam operation strategies. This information will be available

for use by decision makers as they assess the trade-offs between

recreation benefits, power production benefits, and passive-use

benefits associated with different strategies for operating Glen Canyon

Dam.

Reason for Expedited Review: Data collected under this information

has been requested for possible consideration in reaching a Record of

Decision on the final Glen Canyon Dam Environmental Impact Statement

(GCDEIS). The Grand Canyon Protection Act of 1992 stipulates the

completion of the final GCDEIS by October 30, 1994. In order to meet

this schedule, it will be necessary to begin survey administration as

soon as clearance is obtained.

Frequency: Once.

Description of Respondents: Residents of the U.S., aged 18 or more.

Estimated Completion Time: \1/2\ hour.

Responses: 5,950.

Burden Hours: 2,975.

Bureau Clearance Officer: Larry Schulz, 303-236-6769.

Dated: July 13, 1994.

Murlin Coffey,

Chief, Supply and Services Division.

[FR Doc. 94-19049 Filed 8-3-94; 8:45 am]

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